Holiday apartment in Caponago: Discover history and nature

Caponago combines Roman settlement history, historic sites and nature. The settlement of Caponago dates back to Roman times. Its natural attractions include Parco del Molgora and Parco Agricolo Nord Est. Those interested in culture can explore the settlement’s Roman origins, the Burgus of Caponago and the Chiesa di S. Giuliana.

History from Roman origins to the Chiesa di S. Giuliana

Around the year 1000, the first fortifications and ditches were built around the Burgus of Caponago. The original core of the Chiesa di S. Giuliana was built in 1584. This means that the church was built significantly later than the fortifications of the Burgus. For those interested in culture, the two construction phases can be considered as separate historical topics. Anyone wishing to follow the local history chronologically can think of it as progressing from Roman times through the Burgus to the Chiesa di S. Giuliana.

Historic palaces in the surrounding area

Villa Caglio, Volta is included in the themed route “Ville gentilizie della provincia di Monza e Brianza”. The surrounding area of Caponago also includes Casa Torre Medioevale, Cascina Imperiale and Villa Ravizza. Casa Torre Medioevale, Cascina Imperiale and Villa Ravizza are each palaces. Those who choose historic architecture as their focus can combine Villa Caglio, Volta’s connection to the route with the three palaces in the surrounding area of Caponago.

Biblioteca Civica “Italo Calvino” and local heritage

The Biblioteca Civica “Italo Calvino” was initially housed in a room of the 18th-century Villa Prata, Galbiati, Simonetta, today’s town hall. By arrangement, the Biblioteca Civica organises guided tours for groups, including school classes, associations and informal groups. A group can schedule the tour as a dedicated appointment.

The Biblioteca Civica “Italo Calvino” also has a photo archive documenting the history of the local community. The archive is available for consultation only. Those studying local history can therefore distinguish between the arranged group tour and consulting the photo archive. Consultation of the photo archive remains separate from the tour offered for groups. Those studying local history can therefore include the library in either a group itinerary or as a place to consult the photo archive.

Parco del Molgora and Parco Agricolo Nord Est

Around 4% of Caponago’s territory, namely 19.94 hectares out of a total of 501 hectares, lies within Parco del Molgora. In addition, Parco Agricolo Nord Est was created through a far-reaching project intended to protect and promote its territory. Those wishing to combine nature-related topics with local history can include the parks alongside the Chiesa, Burgus and palaces in their own selection.

Discover more places in the surrounding area

For further regional orientation, you can also explore Bussero, Vermezzo, Segrate, Cornaredo, Cassinetta di Lugagnano, Vaprio Dʼadda, Opera and Busto Garolfo.

For the overarching travel overview: Milan.