Imbersago

Imbersago (Brianzöö: Imbersàch) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Lecco in the Italian region Lombardy, located in the Brianza traditional area about 35 kilometres (22 mi) northeast of Milan and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) south of Lecco.

Imbersago

Imbersàch  (Lombard)
Comune di Imbersago
Main square of Imbersago, dedicated to Giuseppe Garibaldi
Coat of arms
Location of Imbersago
Imbersago
Location of Imbersago in Italy
Imbersago
Imbersago (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 45°42′N 9°27′E
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
ProvinceLecco (LC)
Government
  MayorGiovanni Ghislandi
Area
  Total3.1 km2 (1.2 sq mi)
Elevation
249 m (817 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2010)[2]
  Total2,431
  Density780/km2 (2,000/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Imbersaghesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
23898
Dialing code039
WebsiteOfficial website

Imbersago is situated on the Adda River and borders the following municipalities: Calco, Merate, Robbiate, Villa d'Adda.

Main sights

  • Santi Marcellino e Pietro, main church of town
  • Sanctuary of Madonna del Bosco, 17th century Marian shrine
  • The Leonardo's ferry, connecting Imbersago to Villa d'Adda. It takes its name from the Florentine artist and inventor, who studied a similar project during his service under Ludovico il Moro, lord of Milan, and who sojourned at Vaprio d'Adda in 150607.
  • Torre Bellavista, a medieval watchtower (14th century)
  • San Paolo -church in town center with 16th-century altarpiece

Twin towns

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.



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