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| province = [[Province of Monza and Brianza|Monza and Brianza]] (MB)
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| mayor_party = [[Democratic Party (Italy)|PD]]
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| mayor = Gianni Caimi
| mayor = Luca Santambrogio
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| area_total_km2 = 8.33
| area_total_km2 = 8.31
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| population_total = 23221
| population_total = 23448
| population_as_of = 31 December 2010
| population_as_of = 30 November 2017
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| population_demonym = Medesi
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| saint = Sts. Aimo and Vermondo
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| day = September 8
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| postal_code = 20821
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'''Meda''' is a city and ''[[comune]]'' with 23.001 inhabitants of the [[province of Monza and Brianza]], located in the northern [[Italy|Italian]] region of [[Lombardy]], close to [[Milan]] and [[Como]]. It is well known as furniture centre.
'''Meda''' is a town and ''[[comune]]'' in the [[province of Monza and Brianza]], located in the northern Italian region of [[Lombardy]], close to [[Milan]] and [[Como]]. It is a center of furniture production.


Meda is served by [[Meda railway station]].
Meda is served by [[Meda railway station]].


==History==
==History==
{{Unreferenced section|date=April 2016}}Meda's history is linked to the history of its convent and of its foundation. From the latter's location on a mound ({{lang-la|meta}}) stems the town's name.
Meda's history is linked to the history of its convent and of its foundation. From the latter's location on a mound ({{lang-la|meta}}) stems the town's name.


According to legend, the Saints Aimo and Vermund, counts of Turbigo, were attacked by two wild boars while hunting. To save their lives, they swore to God that, if saved, they would build a convent right there. The convent was built around 780 near an old little church dedicated to St. Vittore. In order to be free from the control of the new priorate, the people of Meda built another church dedicated to [[St. Mary]] and [[St. Sebastian]]. The quarrels between the inhabitants and the convent ended on 10 December 1252, when the Prioress Maria da Besozzo gave up all her political, administrative and economic power on the village.
According to legend, the Saints Aimo and Vermund, counts of Turbigo, were attacked by two wild boars while hunting. To save their lives, they swore to God that, if saved, they would build a convent right there. The convent was built around 780 near an old little church dedicated to St. Vittore. In order to be free from the control of the new priorate, the people of Meda built another church dedicated to [[St. Mary]] and [[St. Sebastian]]. The quarrels between the inhabitants and the convent ended on 10 December 1252, when the Prioress Maria da Besozzo gave up all her political, administrative and economic power on the village.


Later the municipal territory was held by the [[House of Visconti|Visconti]] and [[Sforza]] families until, in the 16th century, it fell under the control of [[Spain]] and then of [[Napoleon]]. Meda later came under the power of the [[House of Habsburg]] and then, after the [[Second War of Italian Independence]], became part of the [[Kingdom of Italy (Napoleonic)|Kingdom of Italy]].
Later the municipal territory was held by the [[Visconti of Milan|Visconti]] and [[Sforza]] families until, in the 16th century, it fell under the control of Spain and then of [[Napoleon]]. Meda later came under the power of the [[House of Habsburg]] and then, after the [[Second War of Italian Independence]], became part of the [[Kingdom of Italy (Napoleonic)|Kingdom of Italy]].


The Meda territory, on the border with the town of [[Seveso]], was the location of the [[ICMESA]] factory, which became known in 1976 for the release of a [[Dioxins and dioxin-like compounds|dioxin]] cloud, which affected many towns of the [[Brianza]]. This event is known as the “[[Seveso disaster]]” (''Disastro di Seveso'').
The Meda territory, on the border with the town of [[Seveso]], was the location of the [[ICMESA]] factory, which became known in 1976 for the catastrophical release of a [[Dioxins and dioxin-like compounds|dioxin]] cloud, which affected many towns of the [[Brianza]]. This event is known as the “[[Seveso disaster]]” (''Disastro di Seveso'').


Meda received the honorary title of city with a presidential decree on 4 September 1998.
Meda received the honorary title of city with a presidential decree on 4 September 1998.{{fact|date=May 2023}}


==Main sights==
==Main sights==
*Church of San Vittore (1520), housing a series of frescoes by [[Bernardino Luini]] and his school.
*Church of San Vittore (1520), housing a series of frescoes by [[Bernardino Luini]] and his school.
*[[Villa Antona Traversi]], a transformation of a medieval monastery by architect [[Leopoldo Pollack]].
*[[Villa Antona Traversi]], a transformation of a medieval convent of Santa Vittoria by the Neoclassical architect [[Leopoldo Pollack]]. The monastery had been suppressed in 1798 by the Napoleonic government. The church is frescoed by followers of [[Bernardo Luini]].


==People==
==Notable people==
* [[Giuseppe Terragni]] – architect
* [[Giuseppe Terragni]] – architect
* [[Igor Cassina]] – gymnast – Gold medal at [[Athens 2004]]
* [[Igor Cassina]] – gymnast – Gold medal at [[Athens 2004]]
* [[Johnny Dorelli]] – Actor
* [[Johnny Dorelli]] – Actor
* [[St. Giovanni Oldrati]] ''from Meda''
* [[St. Giovanni Oldrati]] ''from Meda''

==References==
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* [https://www.comune.meda.mb.it/home/ Homepage]
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Meda
Comune
Città di Meda
Coat of arms of Meda
Coat of arms
Location of Meda
Map
Meda is located in Italy
Meda
Meda
Location of Meda in Italy
Meda is located in Lombardy
Meda
Meda
Meda (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 45°40′N 09°10′E / 45.667°N 9.167°E / 45.667; 9.167
LandItalien
RegionLombardy
ProvinceMonza and Brianza (MB)
Regierung
 • MayorLuca Santambrogio
Area
[1]
 • Total8.31 km2 (3.21 sq mi)
Elevation
221 m (725 ft)
Population
 (30 November 2017)[2]
 • Total23,448
 • Density2,800/km2 (7,300/sq mi)
DemonymMedesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
20821
Dialing code0362
Patron saintSts. Aimus and Vermundus
Saint daySeptember 8
WebsiteOfficial website

Meda is a town and comune in the province of Monza and Brianza, located in the northern Italian region of Lombardy, close to Milan and Como. It is a center of furniture production.

Meda is served by Meda railway station.

History

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Meda's history is linked to the history of its convent and of its foundation. From the latter's location on a mound (Latin: meta) stems the town's name.

According to legend, the Saints Aimo and Vermund, counts of Turbigo, were attacked by two wild boars while hunting. To save their lives, they swore to God that, if saved, they would build a convent right there. The convent was built around 780 near an old little church dedicated to St. Vittore. In order to be free from the control of the new priorate, the people of Meda built another church dedicated to St. Mary and St. Sebastian. The quarrels between the inhabitants and the convent ended on 10 December 1252, when the Prioress Maria da Besozzo gave up all her political, administrative and economic power on the village.

Later the municipal territory was held by the Visconti and Sforza families until, in the 16th century, it fell under the control of Spain and then of Napoleon. Meda later came under the power of the House of Habsburg and then, after the Second War of Italian Independence, became part of the Kingdom of Italy.

The Meda territory, on the border with the town of Seveso, was the location of the ICMESA factory, which became known in 1976 for the catastrophical release of a dioxin cloud, which affected many towns of the Brianza. This event is known as the “Seveso disaster” (Disastro di Seveso).

Meda received the honorary title of city with a presidential decree on 4 September 1998.[citation needed]

Main sights

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  • Church of San Vittore (1520), housing a series of frescoes by Bernardino Luini and his school.
  • Villa Antona Traversi, a transformation of a medieval convent of Santa Vittoria by the Neoclassical architect Leopoldo Pollack. The monastery had been suppressed in 1798 by the Napoleonic government. The church is frescoed by followers of Bernardo Luini.

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
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