Lost to time, yet etched in memory, stands the tale of Cascina Streppina. Cascina Streppina was more than just stones and mortar. It was a testament to a way of life, a historical landmark in Origgio. A “cascina,” as it’s known in these parts of Italy, speaks of a rich agricultural heritage. Cascina Streppina embodied this heritage, a courtyard-centered farm amidst cultivated lands. Imagine the hustle and bustle of daily life within those walls, now sadly demolished. Cascina Streppina likely echoed with the sounds of families, livestock, and the rhythms of farm work. Perhaps it even housed a small community, its inhabitants connected by the shared experience of rural life. Though its physical presence is gone, the spirit of Cascina Streppina, like so many other “cascine” in the Po Valley, endures in the toponymic legacy of the region. Its story is a reminder of a time when life revolved around the land, a connection that continues to shape the identity of Origgio.
Nuovo Cimitero di Cologno Monzese
“A timeless sanctuary,” the old woman whispered, her gaze fixed on the rows of marble within Nuovo Cimitero di Cologno