Olgiate Molgora

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Town hall
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San Zeno Frazione

Olgiate Molgora (Brianzöö: Script error: No such module "Lang".) is a comune in the Province of Lecco in the Lombardy region of Italy, located 35 km northeast of Milan at 287 meters elevation. As of 2025, it had 6,324 inhabitants across its 7.2 km² territory.

The municipality occupies a central position with respect to Milan, Lecco, Como, Bergamo and Monza which places it in an area well connected to the main urban, tourist and production centres. The presence of the Olgiate railway station, served by the S8 line of the Milan suburban railway service, with frequent connections that allow you to easily reach Milan (30 minutes), Lake Como (20 minutes), as well as the airports of Milan-Malpensa, Milan-Bergamo and Milan-Linate.[1]

Geography

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Municipal territory panorama

Physical setting

Situated in the Brianza area near Merate, the municipality lies within the Milan metropolitan area. Despite high population density (~1000/km²), it maintains a balance between urban development and natural landscapes, featuring typical pre-Alpine hills with woods, farmland, and residential areas.

It borders the municipalities of Airuno, Brivio, Calco, Colle Brianza, La Valletta Brianza, Merate, Montevecchia, Santa Maria Hoè.

Climate

The climate is humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa) with hot summers and annual rainfall peaking in spring (March-May) and autumn (October-November).

Etymology

The name "Olgiate" derives from Celtic olca (plowed field), while "Molgora" refers to the local river. The full name was adopted in 1863 to distinguish it from other Italian towns named Olgiate.

History

Ancient to medieval

Evidence of Roman and Lombard settlements exists, particularly in Beolco where a Roman altar and 7th-century Lombard tombs were found. Queen Theodelinda initiated land reclamation projects in the 6th century to control Adda River floods.

Modern era

Key historical developments:

  • 1491: Incorporated into the "Fief of the Four Pievi" under Bartolomeo Calco
  • 1646: Gained independence from feudal rule
  • 1863: Officially renamed Olgiate Molgora
  • 1927-1953: Temporarily merged with Calco as Olgiate Calco
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Emilio Gola Middle School

Main sights

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Villa Sommi Picenardi with its English landscape garden

Religious architecture

  • San Zeno Parish Church (18th century) - Main church with Romanesque bell tower
  • Maria Madre della Chiesa (1978) - Modern parish complex
  • San Pietro Church (11th-12th c.) in Beolco - Contains Romanesque sculptures
  • Santa Maria Addolorata Sanctuary (1587) in Porchera

Civil architecture

  • Porchera Tower (13th c. modified in 15th c.)
  • Villa Sommi Picenardi (17th c.) - Neoclassical villa with English garden
  • Villa Gola (16th-19th c.) - Former residence of painter Emilio Gola
  • Town Hall (1922-24) - Notable Fascist-era architecture

Culture

The municipality of Olgiate Molgora contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Olgiate Vecchio, Buttero, Mondonico, Porchera, San Zeno, Beolco, Monticello, Pianezzo, Monastirolo, Canova, Regondino, and Olcellera.

Local dialect

The Brianzöö dialect of Lombard remains in use alongside Italian.

Annual events

  • April: Saint Zeno Festival
  • June: "Garden of Hesperides" cultural event
  • September: Last Summer Moon Theater Festival
  • November: Library Open Day

Infrastructure

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A S8 train at the railway station

It is served by centrally located Olgiate-Calco-Brivio railway station, which is a part of the Milan S Lines (S8), the hybrid urban–suburban rail system serving the metropolitan area of Milan.[2]

Transport

Healthcare

Nearest hospital: San Leopoldo Mandic (Merate, 4 km)

Demographic evolution

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Foreign residents

As of 2020, immigrants constitute 11.3% of population:

  • Romania (153)
  • Morocco (107)
  • Albania (92)
  • India (59)
  • Senegal (50)

Administration

Twin towns

References

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Further reading

  • Belloni, Luigi Mario et al. Castles, Basilicas and Villas: Architectural Treasures of Lake Como Area. Como: La Provincia Editoriale, 1991.
  • Brusetti, Lorenzo & Cogliati, Massimo. Olgiate Molgora: A Community in Motion. Missaglia: Bellavite, 2001.

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