Carate Brianza

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Comune di Carate Brianza
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Lombardy
Province Monza and Brianza (MI)
Elevation 256 m (840 ft)
Area 9.95 km² (4 sq mi)
Population (as of 2001)
 - Total 16,119
 - Density 1,620/km² (4,196/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 45°41′N, 09°14′E
Gentilic caratesi
Dialing code 0362
Postal code 20048
Patron Saint Ambrose
 - Day December 7
Website: www.comune.caratebrianza.mi.it

Carate Brianza is a town and commune in the northern part of the province of Milan; from 2009 it will be included in the province of Monza e Brianza.
The city lies at an altitude ranging from 230 and 300 m above sea level, on the Lambro river. In 2001 there were about 16.000 inhabitants there.

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[edit] Monuments

There are some important buildings, such as the "Villa Cusani Confalonieri", originally built as a castle and that became municipal property when the family died out. Now you can find there a park and the public library.

The imposing church of "Sant' Ambrogio e Simpliciano", built in 19th cntury, is situated in the centre of the town, near the statue of Sant'Anatalone, which has been restored recently.

The most important monument is the Basilica of San Pietro and San Paolo in Agliate, a village near Carate; the chucrh isa a masterpiece of the Romanesque style.

[edit] History

The history of carate brianza dates back to the Stone Age, as shown by a discovery made of carved rocks that are now preserved in the Archeological Museum of Milan.

The Lombardic Queen Theodolinda built in this town a topwer which became later the tower bell for the main church. After the 10th century, a wall was built around the town to protect it from barbarian attacks. The Middle Age was characterized by the spreading of the Christianity, so five churches were built and also a hospital.

During the 19th century a famous jurist and philosopher, Gian Domenico Romagnosi, lived in Carate.

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Coordinates: 45°41′N, 9°14′E