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Punto di raccolta Parco Europa fronte ex-Ospedaletto, Caponago
Una giornata organizzata dalle associazioni ambientaliste di Caponago, nell’ambito del tradizionale evento MYPlogging di CEM Ambiente. La giornata sarà dedicata alla pulizia dell’ambiente in cui viviamo con attività di raccolta libera – individuale, in piccoli gruppi o con la famiglia. Un’occasione per riflettere e socializzare camminando.
Ai partecipanti adulti sarà offerto un gettone per partecipare al baratto della Banca del Tempo che si terrà in luogo adiacente il punto di raccolta, mentre ai più piccini sarà offerto un gelato.
Ospedaletto
Description
It is a pavilion-style building arranged on three floors distributed around a central nave: a basement with barrel vaults, a slightly raised ground floor, and a smaller first floor, once opening onto a balcony that is no longer visible. Designed and built toward the end of the 19th century, it was intended to function as a kind of lazaretto, but because it was constructed entirely of reinforced concrete, this original purpose could not be fulfilled due to non-compliance with hygiene and health regulations. The external façades are decorated with a painted floral frieze and trefoil windows, while the entrance is sheltered by an ornate wrought-iron canopy. The building features a garden at the front and one at the rear. Used as a military shelter for soldiers during wartime, it later became the site of municipal outpatient clinics.
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Parco Europa
Description
Parco Europa in Caponago is a large local green area on Via Europa, equipped with children’s playgrounds, benches, and a cycle path. It was inaugurated in 1999 as a place for relaxation and walks for residents, families, and pets, although in the past there have been reports of maintenance and upkeep issues. It should not be confused with Parco del Molgora, a much larger regional park that also crosses the territory of Caponago and develops along the Molgora stream, connecting several protected areas.
