Melegnano
Melegnano (formerly
Marignano) is a town in
Italy, in the
province of Milan, region of
Lombardy. The town lies 16 km southeast of the city of
Milan.
Melegnano was a stronghold of Milan in the
Italian Wars, and known particularly for the
Battle of Marignano, a victory over the
Swiss in 1515. It is also known for the battles between the
French and
Austrians in 1859.
*Church of
St. John the Baptist, housing an oil painting by
Borgognone.
*
Medici Castle, with frescoed halls depicting military deeds of the Medici and views of German cities and of
Lake Como.
