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Ronchetto delle Rane is an ancient rural village located on the southern outskirts of Milan, within Municipality 5 and immersed in the territory of the Parco Agricolo Sud Milano. This neighborhood still retains the typical atmosphere of old Lombard villages, characterized by historic farmhouses, springs, and large cultivated green spaces, despite now being fully integrated into the urban fabric of Milan.

The Church of Saints Peter and Paul at Tre Ronchetti is the historic religious building of the rural village of Ronchetto delle Rane, located in the southern outskirts of Milan. Nicknamed by some "the Sistine Chapel of the Milanese countryside", it constitutes a precious historical testimony in a corner of the city that still retains its former peasant identity.

The Darsena of Milan is the city's ancient river port, located in the Navigli district, which has today been transformed into one of the main centers of Milanese nightlife and culture. It represents the historic meeting point between the Naviglio Grande and the Naviglio Pavese.

The Church of San Cristoforo sul Naviglio is one of Milan's most evocative and historic corners. Located directly on the alzaia of the Naviglio Grande, it is famous for being a rare "double church" formed by two small religious buildings side-by-side, unified in the 17th century. The Left Church (Romanesque): It is the oldest structure, rebuilt in 1192 on a previous chapel and remodeled in the 14th century. It served as a stopping point and protection for pilgrims and travelers entering Milan by water. The Right Church (Ducal Chapel): It was erected at the end of the 14th century at the behest of Duke Gian Galeazzo Visconti as an ex voto for the end of a violent plague epidemic. On the facade, the Visconti coats of arms with the famous biscione can be seen. In 1625, the two interiors were joined by demolishing the dividing wall and opening two large arches. The fifteenth-century bell tower is historically nicknamed "the Meneghino lighthouse".

The Church of Saints Peter and Paul at Tre Ronchetti is the historic place of worship located in the heart of Ronchetto delle Rane, an ancient rural village on the southern outskirts of Milan. This hidden gem, dating in its current structure to the late 16th - early 17th century, is affectionately nicknamed the "Sistine Chapel of the Milanese countryside" for the richness of its interior decorations.

The Esterle power plant was particularly well-designed from an architectural point of view, as it was intended to be representative of the Edison company that built it. It looks more like a Lombard pleasure villa than a true industrial facility. The effort to integrate the building into the surrounding territory, made in the early 20th century during the construction of the plant, was remarkable. Today it represents a significant example of monumental industrial archaeology and is known for its particular beauty. Inside, the walls and ceiling of the engine room were decorated with great care, as were the floors, lamps, light fixtures, and numerous wrought-iron furnishings.

Any trail that winds through its vicinity is wonderful, a shame about the interruption between Zelo and Galgagnano of the path due to the hunting area, incidentally a beautiful place part of the ADDA sud Park but inexplicably in the hands of one or more private individuals who have made it their "hunting park" by fencing it all in. I happened to get inside by mistake, finding one of the numerous open gates and could no longer get out, finding the others closed, receiving a couple of shots in the air behind my back to make me understand that I was not welcome! A real shame because it interrupts the descent from Zelo towards Lodi along the Adda. Beyond the "hunting park" I believe that the passage along the river (state-owned area!!) SHOULD always be guaranteed without any ifs or buts!

The Church of San Cristoforo sul Naviglio is one of Milan's most evocative corners, located directly on the towpath of the Naviglio Grande. This ancient monumental complex is famous for its unique "double church" configuration, formed by two adjacent buildings unified internally.