Lissone (Brianzolo: Lisson) is a town and comune in the province of Monza and Brianza, Lombardy, Italy. Lissone is 18 kilometres (11 mi) from Milan.
Lissone
Lison | |
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Comune | |
| Città di Lissone | |
Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, colloquially called the Duomo di Lissone | |
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Coat of arms | |
| Motto: Omnia vincit humilitas | |
Location of Lissone ![]() | |
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| Coordinates: 45°37′N 9°15′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Province | Monza and Brianza (MB) |
| Founded | Middle Ages |
| Frazioni | Santa Margherita, Bareggia |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Concetta Monguzzi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9 km2 (3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 191 m (627 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 45,535 |
| • Density | 5,100/km2 (13,000/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Lissonesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 20851[4] |
| Dialing code | 039 |
| Patron saint | St. Peter and St. Paul |
| Saint day | Monday after 3rd Sunday of October |
| Website | Official website |
Lissone is bounded by the municipality of Vedano al Lambro, Monza, Muggiò, Desio, Seregno, Albiate, Sovico, Macherio and Biassono.
The city is served by the SS36- Highway of Lake of Como and Spluga and by the Milan–Chiasso railway line.
Lissone received the honorary title of city by a presidential decree on November 27, 1982.
Lissone is served by Lissone-Muggiò railway station.
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