Did you ever hear of a garden flourishing amidst a farm? Cascina Legorina, right here in Vizzolo Predabissi, is more than just a simple farm. It boasts a hidden gem, a vibrant garden captured in a photograph by Ermanno Barchiesi back in 1990. This photograph, now part of the Museo di Fotografia Contemporanea collection, reveals a secret side to Cascina Legorina. Cascina Legorina isn’t just a pretty picture though. Historical records show it has been a working farm for centuries, serving as both a home and a center of agricultural production. The records, compiled in 1989 and updated in 1998, list Cascina Legorina as being located on Via Emilia. They highlight its long history of agricultural use, a tradition continuing to this day. Cascina Legorina stands as a testament to the enduring connection between people and the land. It whispers stories of generations who lived and worked this land, nurturing it and drawing sustenance from it. The garden, a splash of color against the backdrop of the farm, symbolizes the beauty and tranquility that can be found even in the midst of labor. So, next time you think of a farm, remember Cascina Legorina and its secret garden. Remember the photograph that immortalized its beauty and the generations who have called this place home.
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