Centuries ago, Pasturago wasn’t a quiet village. It was a bustling municipality, its own little world within the Duchy of Milan. Pasturago, nestled east of Vernate near Binasco, thrived with a life independent of its now encompassing community. By 1751, Pasturago boasted 225 residents and its own parish church, marking its significance in the region. Even Napoleon recognized Pasturago’s standing. Although he incorporated Pasturago into Binasco in 1809, it regained autonomy in 1816 with the rise of the Lombardo-Venetian Kingdom. Pasturago then shifted to the province of Pavia, demonstrating its fluctuating allegiances throughout history. Pasturago continued to grow, reaching 312 residents in 1853 and then 648 by 1859. That year marked a return to the province of Milan under the Savoy rule. However, Pasturago’s independence met its end in 1870. Vittorio Emanuele II decreed its merger with Vernate, concluding its journey as an autonomous entity with a population of 336. Today Pasturago rests peacefully as a frazione, its vibrant past woven into the fabric of Vernate. It stands as a testament to the ever-shifting political landscape of the region.
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