A leap into the 13th - 16th centuries in the Duchy of Milan
This itinerary aims to rediscover still-visible remains of the development of the duchy during the period of domination by noble families such as the Visconti and Sforza. The Duchy of Milan was a powerful kingdom in northern Italy, which, thanks to the foresight of its rulers, including Gian Galeazzo Visconti and later Ludovico Sforza, was able to exploit the natural wealth of the territory, namely the abundance of water. Moreover, thanks to technological innovations of the times that used water for irrigation and transportation, the kingdom of Milan grew rich through trade, so much so that it imposed itself on the European political sphere. Immersed in the Lombardy countryside, this tour’s visitors will be able to discover curiosities and explore curious traces. Moreover, thanks to the flat terrain, this route covers 20 km without putting its adventurers to the test.
A cultural project aiming at the valorisation of the Visconti castles in the Milanese metropolitan area. The Municipality of Trezzano Sul Naviglio, the Consortium of the Municipalities of the Navigli and the Milan Politecnico (DAStU _Laboratory TeCMArcH) are part of the Working Group led by the Municipality of Cusago in partnership with the Association of Social Promotion - Ente del Terzo Settore Banca del Tempo di Cusago.