Millepini: Scooters, Bicycles and Church Architecture

Millepini offers several distinct points of interest for a stay: the history of technology at the Museo Scooter & Lambretta, the church architecture of Santa Rita, and outdoor activities. The museum is located at Via Kennedy 38 in Millepini, Rodano. A regional route description from 2008 adds a 12.8-kilometre cycling loop to the picture.

Museum and the History of Technology

The Museo Scooter & Lambretta displays numerous early scooters from the first half of the 20th century. A separate hall houses numerous unusual bicycles from the 19th century. The chronology is clear: bicycles from the 19th century are presented alongside early scooters from the first half of the 20th century. The museum also includes the historic Innocenti archive, where technical documents, films and commercial advertising materials can be viewed. The combination of vehicles and archival materials offers two different ways to explore the subject. Group visits are available on request; please confirm the specific visiting arrangements in advance.

The Architecture of the Church of Santa Rita

The Church of Santa Rita was built between 1990 and 1992 to designs by Francesco Guidi and Patrizio Buniva. It is oriented north to south and opens onto the church forecourt through a three-bay pronaos. The pronaos is the entrance porch; three-bay describes its division into three bays. The bell tower serves a dual function: it separates the church building from the adjoining parish building while also connecting the two. A square tiburium in the presbytery creates an architectural focal point and provides stronger lighting for the liturgical area. The volume of the baptistery also forms a second entrance to the building. The interior has a single-nave layout. A network of massive reinforced-concrete roof trusses defines the space; a raised gallery is intended to increase capacity when needed.

Cycling Loop and Bosco della Besozza

A regional route description from 2008 outlines a 12.8-kilometre cycling loop from Lucino via the cycling link to Millepini and Via Kennedy to Bosco della Besozza, continuing to Cascina Benzo and returning to Lucino. The 12.8 kilometres refer to the entire loop. It starts and ends in Lucino; Millepini is one section of the described route, not its endpoint. The same description identifies Bosco della Besozza as a green space accessible from the Millepini district, with cycle paths, equipped areas and a pond. If you plan to ride the loop today, check the current route in advance.

Activities at Parco Via Venezia

Parco Via Venezia has a children's playground, a roller-skating rink and an outdoor fitness circuit. These three facilities offer different activities: playing, roller-skating and exercising. If you would like to spend some time outdoors in addition to visiting museums and churches, Millepini has some specific leisure options.

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