Desio

Desio (Milanese: Desii) is a town and "comune" in the Province of Monza and Brianza, Italy.
History.
In 1277 it was the location of the battle between the Visconti and della Torre families for the rule of Milan. On 24 February 1924, Desio received the honorary title of city with a royal decree.
It is also known as the birthplace of Pope Pius XI and of Marco Sportiello, Atalanta B.C. goalkeeper.
In 1944 the opera singer Giuseppina Finzi-Magrini was killed in an American air raid on Desio.
Transport.
Desio is served by Desio railway station.