Cesate ( lmo, Scesaa , ) is a ''

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'' (municipality) in the

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in the

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region

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, located about northwest of

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. Cesate borders the following municipalities:

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, Solaro,

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. The origin of the flag comes from the noble Cixate family.

History

During the Napoleonic era, the municipality was suppressed by a royal decree of 1809, and annexed to

. Cesate regained its autonomy with the Austrian restoration

References

External links

Official website
Cities and towns in Lombardy {{Milan-geo-stub