Magnago: Nature, History and Festivals

Magnago combines the natural landscape of Parco delle Roggie with historic buildings, religious heritage and two recurring festivals. If you are looking for hotels in Magnago, you can consider these themes as different focal points for your stay: nature and a cycling and walking route, local history, or a visit during one of the festival dates.

Nature in Parco delle Roggie

Parco delle Roggie covers about 513 hectares across the areas of Magnago, Arconate and Dairago. More than 60 percent of the park is wooded, with most of these woodland areas located in Magnago. The area figure therefore describes a landscape that extends across the three areas mentioned.

The nature trail for cyclists and walkers is 8.9 kilometres long. It begins on Via Picasso in Magnago and ends at Alzaia Canale Villoresi, near Via Gramsci in Buscate. The Percorso naturalistico passes through woodlands and cultivated fields in Parco delle Roggie.

The park area and route length provide different points of reference: the approximately 513 hectares refer to the broader landscape, while the 8.9 kilometres refer to a specific route with a named starting point and endpoint. If you want to include nature in your travel plans, you can distinguish between the larger area and a single route.

Historic traces in Magnago

The present-day building of Casa Parrocchiale in Magnago dates from the first half of the 18th century. Two historic sundials remain on the façade facing the garden. Casa Parrocchiale is recognised by the Soprintendenza ai Monumenti for its historical and artistic value.

The dates associated with the historic buildings differ: Casa Parrocchiale dates from the 18th century, while Chiesetta di San Martino is documented as early as the late 13th century. The parish church of San Michele Arcangelo in Magnago still contains a chapel dedicated to Saint Eurosia. These details offer different points of reference for exploring local and religious history.

Another historic connection is identified by Via Traversagna: it is an ancient Roman road that linked the Olona and Ticino rivers. Local history thus extends beyond individual buildings to include a historic connection between the two rivers.

Festivals throughout the year

The Fiera primaverile takes place on the last Sunday in March, and the Fiera autunnale Festa Patronale di San Michele on the last Monday in September. Both events are held in the streets and squares of Magnago. If you want to plan your trip around one of these festivals, check the specific date for your travel year in advance.

Getting there and planning

Magnago is served by the Ferrovie Nord Milano rail network. You can take this rail connection into account as one of the factors when choosing your destination. Check routes and timetables for your specific travel dates.

Discover more destinations: Cesate, Robecchetto Con Induno, Millepini, Boffalora Sopra Ticino, Milano, Ponte Nuovo, Settimo Milanese, Baranzate.

For the broader travel overview: Milan.