1 I Starting point MM1 S. Leonardo Bicycle rental subject to availability Minimum donation € 10. 2 | Parco di Trenno War Graves Cemetery
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The Parks around Expo
This park covers an area of 65 hectares which was once agricultural land. The rows of trees which follow the ancient borders of the fields along the artificial canals bear witness to this as does the Cascina Bellaria farmhouse which was active until 1971, the year in which the park was established. Springs, no longer active, called Cagnola and Santa Maria used to run through it and were essential for irrigating the fields. To the west lies the War Graves Cemetery where 417 Commonwealth servicemen who took part in liberating the city of Milan are buried. 3 | Cascina Linterno
From Trenno Park to Settimo Milanese passing through the Parco delle Cave and Boscoincittà Sunday May 17th, 2015 from 9:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M.
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meadows. Meals with local produce, plates of cured meats and cheese or risotto plus a drink – €5/7. Local farmers’ market. 4 | Parco delle Cave
This park of 135 hectares covers an area once occupied by gravel and sand quarries which were closed in the 1960’s. The park was opened thanks to the work of the association Italia Nostra and its urban forestation unit plus local volunteers. It has 4 lakes where it is possible to go game fishing, as well as springs, small woods and areas of natural interest. It also contains farmland growing wheat, water meadows, vegetable gardens and fruit orchards entrusted to local farmers who are responsible for looking after them and for managing the complicated water system on which the delicate hydrological balance of the park depends. Guided tours by local volunteers to discover the flora and fauna in the park’s areas of natural interest while the birdwatching association ENB Italia explain the different and also rare species of birds present. 5 | Bosco della Giretta
This ancient farmhouse built around a courtyard is an important example of rural architecture. The poet Petrarca once stayed here. Today it is owned by the municipality of Milan which is in the process of restoring it by means of innovative interventions, conscious of preserving its history while also making it a functional building. It also wishes to conserve the close connection it has to its water meadows, vegetable gardens and fruit orchards. Guided tours and explanations of the restoration project organised by the Restoration Department of the Polytechnic of Milan. Guided tours of the honey workshop and of the water Supported by
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6 | Palazzo d’Adda
Today this 16th century palazzo, built by the d’Adda family, houses the Town Hall of Settimo Milanese. Its courtyard and portico of granite columns are typical of the Lombardy country villas and it has a large landscaped garden at the back. Frescoed rooms can be found on the ground floor while on the first floor decorated wooden panels and trusses adorn the ceiling. It is possible to visit the frescoes in the Apollo room situated in the private wing of the palazzo belonging to the foundation Causa Pia d’Adda. Guided tours organised from 11.0012.30 and from 14.30-16.00.
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9 | Oratorio Mantegazza
This oratory was built in the second half of the 15th century in late Gothic Lombardy style and the frescoes inside are from the 15th century Lombardy school. 10 | Boscoincittà
7 | Cascina Maccazzola
This farmhouse is orientated towards zootechnical grain production and has over 100 dairy cows plus various farmyard animals. Production of fresh milk which can be bought from the vending machine, along with other farm produce such as rice, eggs, honey and various cheeses. Tours of the farmhouse with learning activities for children at 11.00 and 15.00. Possibility to eat in-house produce, plate of sliced ham/salami or risotto plus a drink and dessert – €5/7 in collaboration with the local tourist office. 8 I Gamba de Legn
This wood is an important connection point for the parks in the green belt to the west of Milan. Park Info Point for the Parco Agricolo Sud Milano. The park is characterised by the presence of springs and numerous species of animals, an apiary, vegetable gardens and a children’s play area. Festival held by the volunteers of the association La Risorgiva which manages the park.
Milan, Museo della Scienza e della Tecnica, together with the municipality of Settimo, has organised the project to put the old engine on show, a reminder of its leading role in public transport and in the development of the areas to the north-west of Milan.
The name ‘wooden leg’ was given to the locomotive of the historic tramway inaugurated in 1879 which until 1957 connected Milan to Magenta via Settimo. The science museum in Technical sponsors
This park, the first example of urban reforestation, was created in 1974 by the association Italia Nostra which still runs it. Its 110 hectares contain open grassland and streams, paths and woods with indigenous species. Springs flow into each other to then form a little lake and a series of wetlands have witnessed the return of fauna typical to this area. Guided tours to the Orti Maiera where you can learn about the cultivation of the vegetable garden and the fruit orchard and also to the water garden and its flora. Thanks to: CFU - Italia Nostra Fondazione Causa Pia d’Adda Amici della Cascina Linterno Parco delle Cave Associazione Unione Pescatori della Cava Aurora EBN Italia birdwatching GEV Associazione La Risorgiva Pro Loco di Settimo Milanese Palestra SEF Mediolanum di Figino Maps, timetables and detailed program of all the events are available on www.faivialattea.it Collaborators
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I Parchi intorno a Expo from Trenno Park to Settimo Milanese Passing through the Parco delle Cave and Boscoincittà >> Km 22
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This trail passes through parks, agricultural areas and protected oases which unfold between the Naviglio Grande canal and the Villoresi canal, from the Parco Agricolo Sud in the south to the Parco delle Groane in the north. For some stretches it runs along the artificial canals which are one of the most extraordinary achievements of our region. Starting from the San Leonardo metro station and taking a road which runs through cultivated fields, you immediately come to the tow-path of the Villoresi Canal in the park Bosco in Città. From here you carry on through agricultural land with historical, but still active, farmhouses, until you reach the Parco dei Fontanili (springs); the return route to Milan takes you through Vighignolo with its ancient hamlet and Villa Airaghi, then Settimo Milanese with its Mantegazza Chapel and Palazzo d’Adda, and finally through Parco di Trenno.
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How to get here By Metro MM1 red line San Leonardo station By Car Via Gallarate in the direction of Pero, car park at MM1 San Leonardo metro station.
Starting point: The MM1 San Leonardo metro car park Bicycle rental subject to availability. Minimum donation € 10
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Refreshment point
Historic Porperty
Bike rental
Area of natural interest
Open farmhouse didattics, sales
Local farmers market
Parking
Teaching activities on flora and fauna
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Underground Dangerous crossing
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Parco delle Cave
Cascina Linterno
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