Desio
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| Comune di Desio | |
|---|---|
 Municipal coat of arms | |
| Country | Template:Country flagicon2 Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Province | Milan (MI) |
| Mayor | Gian Pietro Mariani (since April 4, 2005) |
| Elevation | Template:Convert/LonAonDbSoffTemplate:Convert/test/Aon |
| Area | Template:Convert/sqkmTemplate:Convert/test/Aon |
| Population (as of December 31, 2004) | |
| - Total | 37,262 |
| - Density | Template:PD km2 to sq mi |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | Template:Coord |
| Gentilic | Desiani |
| Dialing code | 0362 |
| Postal code | 20033 |
| Frazioni | San Carlo, San Giorgio, San Giuseppe |
| Patron | Madonna del Rosario |
| - Day | First Sunday in October |
Location of Desio in Italy | |
| Website: www.comune.desio.mi.it | |
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Desio is a town and comune in the Province of Milan, Italy
History
In 1277 it was the location of the battle between the Visconti and della Torre families for the rule of Milan. It is also known as the birthplace of Pope Pius XI.
Main sights
- Villa Tittoni (18th century)
- Torre dei Palagi (19th century)
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