Legnano
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| Comune di Legnano | |
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 Municipal coat of arms |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Province | Milan (MI) |
| Mayor | Lorenzo Vitali |
| Elevation | 199 m (653 ft) |
| Area | 17 km² (7 sq mi) |
| Population (as of December 31, 2007) | |
| - Total | 56,751 |
| - Density | 3,338/km² (8,645/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Legnanesi |
| Dialing code | 0331 |
| Postal code | 20025 |
| Patron | St. Magnus |
| - Day | November 5 |
| Website: www.legnano.org | |
Legnano is a town in the north-west of Lombardy, situated on the flat lands of the Po Valley between Milan and Lake Maggiore, straddling the little River Olona. In 2007 the town had 56,751 inhabitants registered. Politically the town is within the Province of Milan.
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[edit] History
It was scene of defeat of Emperor Frederick I by the Lombard League in 1176. See Battle of Legnano.
[edit] Main sights
- The Basilica of San Magno (early 16th century). The interior, on the Greek cross plan, contains an altar by Bernardino Luini which it is said to have been begun by Bramante.
- The monument to Alberto da Giussano in the Piazza Monumento (1900)
[edit] Famous people
The fashion designer Gianfranco Ferré was born in Legnano.
[edit] Sports
| Club | Sport | Founded | League |
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| A.C. Legnano | Soccer | 1913 | Serie C1/A |
| Legnano Basket | Basketball | 1966 | Serie B2 |
| Frogs Legnano | American Football | 1977 | Serie A2 |
| Atletica Legnano | Track & Field | ? | FIDAL |
[edit] Trivia
Together with Rome, Legnano is the only other city mentioned in the Italian national anthem by Goffredo Mameli.
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