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'''Molteno''' is a ''[[comune]]'' (municipality) and a hill-top town in the [[Province of Lecco]] in the [[Italy|Italian]] region [[Lombardy]], located about {{convert|35|km|mi}} northeast of [[Milan]] and about {{convert|11|km|mi|0}} southwest of [[Lecco]]. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 3,206 and an area of {{convert|3.2|km2|mi2}}.<ref name="istat">All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute [[National Institute of Statistics (Italy)|Istat]].</ref>
'''Molteno''' ({{IPA|it|molˈteːno}}; {{langx|lmo|label=[[Brianzöö]]|Mültée}}) is a ''[[comune]]'' (municipality) and a hill-top town in the [[Province of Lecco]] in the Italian region [[Lombardy]], located about {{convert|35|km|mi}} northeast of [[Milan]] and about {{convert|11|km|mi|0}} southwest of [[Lecco]]. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 3,206 and an area of {{convert|3.2|km2|mi2}}.<ref name="istat">All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute [[National Institute of Statistics (Italy)|Istat]].</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
[[File:A molteno brianza lombardia italy 2.jpg|thumb|left|<center>Villages on the hill-slopes of Molteno]]
[[File:A molteno brianza lombardia italy 2.jpg|thumb|left|{{center|Villages on the hill-slopes of Molteno}}]]
The central feature of the area is the isolated hill, ''“Il Ceppo”'', on the top of which is the church of San Giorgio (patron saint of the region). The slopes around it are still partly covered in vines and mulberry trees.<br/>
The central feature of the area is the isolated hill, ''“Il Ceppo”'', on the top of which is the church of San Giorgio (patron saint of the region). The slopes around it are still partly covered in vines and mulberry trees.<br/>The Molteno castle, which commanded the area from this hill in Medieval times, no longer exists.
The Molteno castle, which commanded the area from this hill in Medieval times, no longer exists.


Molteno is also the meeting point of the two main rivers of the area, the [[Bevera]] and the smaller [[Gandaloglio]].
Molteno is also the meeting point of the two main rivers of the area, the [[Bevera]] and the smaller Gandaloglio.


The municipality of Molteno contains the ''[[frazione|frazioni]]'' (subdivisions, mainly villages) Gaesso, Molino, Luzzana, Raviola, Pascolo, and Coroldo.
The municipality of Molteno contains the ''[[frazione|frazioni]]'' (subdivisions, mainly villages) Gaesso, Molino, Luzzana, Raviola, Pascolo, and Coroldo.
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==History==
==History==
[[File:Molteno con Luzzana e Ceroldo - 1700s - Biblioteca Ambrosiana Milano.JPG|thumb|left|An 18th Century map of the Molteno comune, from the ''Biblioteca Ambrosiana'' in Milan.]]
[[File:Molteno con Luzzana e Ceroldo - 1700s - Biblioteca Ambrosiana Milano.JPG|thumb|left|An 18th Century map of the Molteno comune, from the ''Biblioteca Ambrosiana'' in Milan.]]
[[File:Chiesa Parrocchiale - Comune di Molteno - Italia.jpg|thumb|left|Stairway near the summit of Ceppo hill.]]
[[File:Chiesa Parrocchiale - Comune di Molteno - Italia.jpg|thumb|left|Stairway near the summit of Ceppo hill]]
Molteno was a [[Ancient Rome|Roman]] settlement, however it is not known by what name the settlement was called, nor whether the origins of the name "Molteno" stretch back that far. Nonetheless, numerous weapons, ceramics, tools, iron-ware, coins and even tombs have been found here from that period.
Molteno was a [[Ancient Rome|Roman]] settlement, however it is not known by what name the settlement was called, nor whether the origins of the name "Molteno" stretch back that far. Nonetheless, numerous weapons, ceramics, tools, iron-ware, coins and even tombs have been found here from that period.


The area remained [[pagan]] relatively late. Christianity spread in the surrounding countryside from the end of the 5th century, and the first churches were built in the town only around the 6th century. After the collapse of the [[Roman Empire|empire]], the region fell into warring tribes which allied with the principal barbarian leaders, such as Uraias the Ostrogoth, who laid waste to Milan in 539. In 568 the [[Lombards]] entered northern Italy, giving the region its future name of [[Lombardy]].
The area remained [[pagan]] relatively late. Christianity spread in the surrounding countryside from the end of the 5th century, and the first churches were built in the town only around the 6th century. After the collapse of the [[Roman Empire|empire]], the region fell into warring tribes which allied with the principal barbarian leaders, such as [[Uraias|Uraias the Ostrogoth]], who laid waste to Milan in 539. In 568 the [[Lombards]] entered northern Italy, giving the region its future name of [[Lombardy]].


Molteno's ''il Ceppo'' hill forms a natural fortress and medieval documents confirm that during the time of the [[Holy Roman Empire]], Molteno was a [[castle]], surrounded by [[fortifications]] that were later pulled down in peace time (although the ''Piazza di Castello'' still marks the spot). [[Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor|Emperor Barbarossa]] of the Holy Roman Empire, in his long-running war against [[Lombard League|an alliance of powerful Italian city states]], led several enormous armies through this region in order to attack [[Milan]].
Molteno's ''il Ceppo'' hill forms a natural fortress and medieval documents confirm that during the time of the [[Holy Roman Empire]], Molteno was a castle, surrounded by [[fortifications]] that were later pulled down in peacetime (although the ''Piazza di Castello'' still marks the spot). [[Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor|Emperor Barbarossa]] of the Holy Roman Empire, in his long-running war against [[Lombard League|an alliance of powerful Italian city states]], led several enormous armies through this region in order to attack [[Milan]].


With the prosperity of the Renaissance, the republican [[Italian city-states|city states]] (''"[[Medieval commune|Communi]]"'') of Italy came to be increasingly dominated by powerful families (''"[[Signoria|Signorie]]"''). Molteno traditionally fell within the political orbit of [[Milan]] and as such was controlled by families like the [[Della Torre]]s, the [[House of Visconti|Visconti]] and the [[Sforza]]. Molteno's parent state was unique however, in that the Milanese [[Signoria]] of the [[House of Visconti|Visconti family]] was recognized and controlled by a constitution.
With the prosperity of the Renaissance, the republican [[Italian city-states|city states]] (''"[[Medieval commune|Communi]]"'') of Italy came to be increasingly dominated by powerful families (''"[[Signoria|Signorie]]"''). Molteno traditionally fell within the political orbit of [[Milan]] and as such was controlled by families like the [[Della Torre]]s, the [[Visconti of Milan|Visconti]] and the [[Sforza]]. Molteno's parent state was unique however, in that the Milanese [[Signoria]] of the Visconti family was recognized and controlled by a constitution.


Molteno, like the rest of the Brianza region, later saw the passing of numerous foreign administrations including the Spanish, the French and the Habsburgs before joining the insurrection that led to the [[unification of Italy]].
Molteno, like the rest of the Brianza region, later saw the passing of numerous foreign administrations including the Spanish, the French and the Habsburgs before joining the insurrection that led to the [[unification of Italy]].
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==Culture and places of interest==
==Culture and places of interest==
[[File:Chiesa Parrocchiale - Comune di Molteno - Italia 4.jpg|thumb|right|The ''Chiesa Parocchiale'']]
[[File:Chiesa Parrocchiale - Comune di Molteno - Italia 4.jpg|thumb|right|The ''Chiesa Parocchiale'']]
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The [[town hall]] of Molteno is situated within the park of ''Villa Rosa''. The town centres around the ''Piazza Risorgimento'', from which runs the street up to the ''[[Saint George|Chiesa di San Giorgio]]'' on the top of Ceppo hill. From the [[Courtyard|forecourt]] and broad steps of the church it is possible to look southwards over a wide panorama of the countryside and of the hill country of the [[Brianza]]. The houses cluster in narrow, crooked streets around the slopes and the base of the hill. Another central feature of Molteno is ''Piazza Europa'', which every Wednesday hosts the town market.
The [[town hall]] of Molteno is situated within the park of ''Villa Rosa''.
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The town centres around the ''Piazza Risorgimento'', from which runs the street up to the ''[[Saint George|Chiesa di San Giorgio]]'' on the top of Ceppo hill. From the [[forecourt]] and broad steps of the church it is possible to look southwards over a wide panorama of the countryside and of the hill country of the [[Brianza]].
The houses cluster in narrow, crooked streets around the slopes and the base of the hill. Another central feature of Molteno is ''Piazza Europa'', which every Wednesday hosts the town market.


Local events include:
Local events include:
* ''San Rocco'' – Festival of the town’s [[patron saint]], 23 April
* ''San Rocco'' – Festival of the town's [[patron saint]], August 16
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* ''“Un’avventura, le Emozioni”'' festival – annual festival held in September in tribute to the famous Italian singer/songwriter [[Lucio Battisti]], who lived in Molteno (1943–1998) and is buried nearby.

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* ''“Un’avventura, le Emozioni”'' festival – annual festival held in September in tribute to the famous Italian singer/song-writer [[Lucio Battisti]], who lived in Molteno (1943–1998) and is buried nearby.


==Transport==
==Transport==
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File:Vicolo Molteno Malgrate.JPG
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File:Molteno stazione ferr.JPG|The Molteno train station
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Lombardy]]
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For other uses, see Molteno (disambiguation).
Molteno
Mültée (Lombard)
Comune
Comune di Molteno
Location of Molteno
Map
Molteno is located in Italy
Molteno
Molteno
Location of Molteno in Italy
Molteno is located in Lombardy
Molteno
Molteno
Molteno (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 45°47′N 9°18′E / 45.783°N 9.300°E / 45.783; 9.300
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
ProvinceLecco (LC)
FrazioniGaesso, Molino, Luzzana, Raviola, Pascolo, Coroldo
Area
[1]
 • Total
3.2 km2 (1.2 sq mi)
Population
 (December 2004)[2]
 • Total
3,206
 • Density1,000/km2 (2,600/sq mi)
DemonymMoltenesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
22047
Dialing code031
Patron saintSan Giorgio
Saint dayApril 23
WebsiteOfficial website

Molteno (Italian pronunciation: [molˈteːno]; Brianzöö: Mültée) is a comune (municipality) and a hill-top town in the Province of Lecco in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 35 kilometres (22 mi) northeast of Milan and about 11 kilometres (7 mi) southwest of Lecco. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 3,206 and an area of 3.2 square kilometres (1.2 sq mi).[3]

Geography

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Villages on the hill-slopes of Molteno

The central feature of the area is the isolated hill, “Il Ceppo”, on the top of which is the church of San Giorgio (patron saint of the region). The slopes around it are still partly covered in vines and mulberry trees.
The Molteno castle, which commanded the area from this hill in Medieval times, no longer exists.

Molteno is also the meeting point of the two main rivers of the area, the Bevera and the smaller Gandaloglio.

The municipality of Molteno contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages) Gaesso, Molino, Luzzana, Raviola, Pascolo, and Coroldo.

Molteno borders the following municipalities: Annone di Brianza, Bosisio Parini, Costa Masnaga, Garbagnate Monastero, Oggiono, Rogeno, Sirone.

History

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An 18th Century map of the Molteno comune, from the Biblioteca Ambrosiana in Milan.
Stairway near the summit of Ceppo hill

Molteno was a Roman settlement, however it is not known by what name the settlement was called, nor whether the origins of the name "Molteno" stretch back that far. Nonetheless, numerous weapons, ceramics, tools, iron-ware, coins and even tombs have been found here from that period.

The area remained pagan relatively late. Christianity spread in the surrounding countryside from the end of the 5th century, and the first churches were built in the town only around the 6th century. After the collapse of the empire, the region fell into warring tribes which allied with the principal barbarian leaders, such as Uraias the Ostrogoth, who laid waste to Milan in 539. In 568 the Lombards entered northern Italy, giving the region its future name of Lombardy.

Molteno's il Ceppo hill forms a natural fortress and medieval documents confirm that during the time of the Holy Roman Empire, Molteno was a castle, surrounded by fortifications that were later pulled down in peacetime (although the Piazza di Castello still marks the spot). Emperor Barbarossa of the Holy Roman Empire, in his long-running war against an alliance of powerful Italian city states, led several enormous armies through this region in order to attack Milan.

With the prosperity of the Renaissance, the republican city states ("Communi") of Italy came to be increasingly dominated by powerful families ("Signorie"). Molteno traditionally fell within the political orbit of Milan and as such was controlled by families like the Della Torres, the Visconti and the Sforza. Molteno's parent state was unique however, in that the Milanese Signoria of the Visconti family was recognized and controlled by a constitution.

Molteno, like the rest of the Brianza region, later saw the passing of numerous foreign administrations including the Spanish, the French and the Habsburgs before joining the insurrection that led to the unification of Italy.

Culture and places of interest

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The Chiesa Parocchiale

The town hall of Molteno is situated within the park of Villa Rosa. The town centres around the Piazza Risorgimento, from which runs the street up to the Chiesa di San Giorgio on the top of Ceppo hill. From the forecourt and broad steps of the church it is possible to look southwards over a wide panorama of the countryside and of the hill country of the Brianza. The houses cluster in narrow, crooked streets around the slopes and the base of the hill. Another central feature of Molteno is Piazza Europa, which every Wednesday hosts the town market.

Local events include:

  • San Rocco – Festival of the town's patron saint, August 16
  • “Un’avventura, le Emozioni” festival – annual festival held in September in tribute to the famous Italian singer/songwriter Lucio Battisti, who lived in Molteno (1943–1998) and is buried nearby.

Transport

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The historic Molteno railway station (1888) is now an important centre of interchange in the Brianza region, between the Como–Lecco and the Monza–Molteno–Lecco lines.

The comune of Molteno is also crossed by the Strada statale 36 (SS 36) from Milan to Passo dello Spluga on the Swiss-Italian border.

Demographics

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Molteno (Italy).

Images

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  • The Molteno train station
    The Molteno train station

References

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  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
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