LEG 5 – SATURDAY 17 JUNE
Treviglio, Stezzano, Bergamo, Provaglio d’Iseo, Ospitaletto, Gussago
On the fifth day, before greeting Bergamo, that together with Brescia, are the Italian Capital of Culture 2023, the competing cars crossed the Bergamo territory passing through Treviglio, Stezzano, the Kilometro Rosso and then headed to the finish line in Brescia through Provaglio D’Iseo, Ospitaletto and Gussago.
Treviglio
Treviglio welcomed the Red Arrow for the second time
Probably founded between the 5th and 6th centuries from the union of three Roman villas, hence the name Tre villae and therefore Treviglio, the town’s wealth and autonomy grew in the Middle Ages.
Surrounded at the time by a triple defensive moat, its purpose was purely agricultural and it developed greatly from the 14th century onwards.
The 16th and 17th centuries, on the other hand, represented the most difficult period for the town: initially a land disputed between France and the Republic of Venice, then between France and Spain, it was raided in 1509 by the Venetians and risked a second and terrible raid by the French army commanded by General Lautrec in 1522, which was only avoided thanks to a miraculous intervention: the fresco of the Madonna and Child preserved in the Augustinian Monastery began to cry and convinced the general to lay down his arms. A great development occurred in the 19th century due to the arrival of the railway. The excellent connections, which still today make Treviglio easily reachable from Milan, Cremona, Bergamo, Verona and Venice, gave a boost to the industrial development of the town, as well as to social development: public schools were founded, which still today attract many students from all over the Lombardy region, as well as philanthropic associations, excellent services and, between the 19th and 20th centuries, the Public Library and the Civic Museums.
Stezzano
The 1000 Miglia in Stezzano, cradle of technological innovation and Bergamo’s green lung
Stezzano is located in the southern plains of Bergamo, the city it borders on, and its roots date back to Roman times: in fact, it has always played an important role thanks to its position along the military road that connected Milan to Bergamo. The historical centre is an interesting example of a fortified agricultural village of medieval origin, still intact in its structure. It is mainly characterized by historic period buildings, agricultural courtyards and many large noble villas: Villa Moroni, Villa Moscheni, Villa Maffeis/Grumelli-Pedrocca (currently the town hall), Villa Morlani and Villa Caroli-Zanchi. Also worth mentioning in the Stezzano area are the parish church dedicated to St John the Baptist, the Shrine dedicated to the Madonna dei Campi, the small 16th century church on the border with Bergamo and the characteristic fountain, known as ol Surbù, built on the occasion of the passage of Emperor Ferdinand I of Austria in 1838. Considering the ratio between the surface area of the municipality and the number of parks, currently 13, Stezzano constitutes one of the largest green lungs in the Bergamo hinterland and is also home to numerous national and international companies in the fields of logistics, technological innovation, braking systems production, energy and automation.
Bergamo
Second consecutive passage of the 1000 Miglia through Bergamo in the year of the Capital of Culture
Bergamo is one of the richest and most characteristic capital cities of northern Italy: set in a system of hills that has been a Regional Park since the 1970s, the city is characterised by its different souls (linked by historical villages of considerable interest): the historical centre of Città Alta, surrounded by the mighty Venetian Walls built at the end of the 17th century and a UNESCO Heritage Site, and Città Bassa, the modern part of the city. A city of art and culture (this year’s Italian Capital of Culture with Brescia), Bergamo is at the centre of one of the most innovative and productive areas on the European continent, and is the second largest manufacturing district by added value in the old continent.
Provaglio D’Iseo
The 1000 Miglia among the treasures of Lake Iseo
A link between the lake and the hills, Provaglio d’Iseo encompasses precious art and natural treasures such as the Torbiere del Sebino and the Cluniac Monastery of San Pietro in Lamosa, making it a truly unique place. The Monastery, founded in the 11th century and still one of the most interesting Romanesque complexes in the province of Brescia, dominates the Torbiere del Sebino, a Nature Reserve of international importance. The area is also rich in interesting historical buildings: Palazzo Francesconi, once a noble residence and today the prestigious seat of the Town Hall; the 16th-century Sanctuary of the Madonna del Corno, externally decorated with frescoes of which some parts still remain, built around the beginning of the 16th century and dedicated to the Annunciation of the Madonna. The Castle, an ancient building complex, bears witness to the importance this place has had since the Middle Ages: the ancient medieval fortress, which archaeological excavations and restoration work are bringing to light and enhancing. Worthy of note is also the small Church of San Bernardo, dating back to the second half of the 15th century.
Rodengo Saiano
Grace and simplicity among the hills and the plains in Brescia
Halfway between Brescia and Lake Iseo, Rodengo Saiano overlooks the plains, nestling on the hills (Monte Pianello, Monte Delma, Colle della Rocca) where the Torrente Gandovere and the Seriola Molinaria flow.
Its rural origin has been somewhat altered in recent decades by demographic pressure from the city. Nevertheless, the testimony of the settlements that gave rise to the town remains alive, noticeable in the ancient walls and manor houses that characterise each district.
The historical and architectural elements that most characterise the area are the Franciscan Calvary on Mount Delma, today the seat of the Symposium Academy, the deconsecrated church of San Salvatore, which today hosts cultural events of all kinds, and above all the Olivetana Abbey, a religious complex founded in 1090 inside which it is possible to admire Romanino’s frescoes. The many centuries of the Abbey’s history have given us a building whose richness contributes to an ensemble that as a whole expresses grace and simplicity.
To compensate for the cumbersome presence of the arterial roads and productive and commercial activities, in addition to the paths that cross the woods of the hills, a number of urban oases (the Frantoio park, the Ciclodromo, the Ortoparco, the Ortobosco) allow you to enjoy the greenery and quietness on your doorstep.
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This is the #1000Miglia 2024 🫶🏻
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Questa è la #1000Miglia 2024 🫶🏻
Jun 25
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The excitement is even stronger when it is shared! 🚗❤️
Special thanks to all the Partners who accompanied us on this incredible adventure.
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L’emozione è ancora più forte quando è condivisa! 🚗❤️
Un ringraziamento speciale a tutti i Partner che ci hanno accompagnato in questa incredibile avventura.
@chopard @jpmorganprivatebank @vredestein @villatrasqua @the_fast_lane_club @thehoutkampcollection @fastcarsltd @way2drive.nl @franciacorta
Jun 16
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We also celebrate the winners of the Ladies` Cup of the #1000Miglia2024 and, with them, all the female crews who took part in the race this year. 🚗🏆
The winners were Silvia Marini and Irene Dei Tos who, in a Cistalia 202 S Mm Spider from 1947, finished the race in 27 place overall🥇
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Festeggiamo anche le vincitrici della Coppa delle Dame della #1000Miglia2024 e, con loro, tutti gli equipaggi al femminile che quest’anno hanno preso parte alla Corsa. 🚗🏆
A trionfare sono state Silvia Marini e Irene Dei Tos che, a bordo di una Cistalia 202 S Mm Spider del 1947, hanno chiuso la gara al 27 posto assoluto🥇
Jun 15
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The #1000Miglia2024 finished on the Viale Venezia platform 🔚🥲
Here are the names of the winners 🏆:
🥇 Andrea Vesco and Fabio Salvinelli in a Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Ss Spider Z from 1929
🥈 Gianmmario Fontanella and Anna Maria Covelli in a Lancia Lambda Casaro VII Serie from 1927
🥉 Alberto Aliverti and Stefano Valente in a Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Ss Spider Z from 1929
The winners were awarded the Coppa 1000 Miglia 2024, a work of art created by Dutch artist Sabine Marcelis, a perfect metaphor for a Team victory:
the sculpture, in fact, is composed of two parts that, when joined together, make up a whole. Two complementary pieces, designed to be autonomous and intended for the driver and co-driver, which only through their union find completeness 💫
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Sulla pedana di Viale Venezia si è conclusa la #1000Miglia2024 🔚🥲
Ecco i nomi dei vincitori🏆:
🥇Andrea Vesco e Fabio Salvinelli a bordo di una Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Ss Spider Z del 1929
🥈 Gianmmario Fontanella e Anna Maria Covelli a bordo di una Lancia Lambda Casaro VII Serie del 1927
🥉 Alberto Aliverti e Stefano Valente a bordo di una Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Ss Spider Z del 1929
I vincitori si sono aggiudicati la Coppa 1000 Miglia 2024, un’opera d’arte realizzata dall’artista olandese Sabine Marcelis, metafora perfetta della vittoria in Team:
la scultura, infatti, è composta da due parti che, unite, la compongono nella sua interezza. Due pezzi complementari, pensati per essere autonomi e destinati a pilota e copilota, che solo con la loro unione trovano completezza💫
Jun 15
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After some 2200 km through some of the most beautiful places in Italy, the crews reached #Brescia
Let’s review the best moments of Leg 5 🥲🚗🏁
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Dopo circa 2200 km attraversando alcuni tra i luoghi più belli d’Italia, gli equipaggi hanno raggiunto #Brescia
Rivediamo i momenti più belli della Tappa 5 🥲🚗🏁
Jun 15
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Once again, this year the passage on Lake Garda returns: the competing cars paraded along the Brescian shore of the Benaco passing through #Peschiera, #Sirmione and #Desenzano🌊
all the way to the coastal towns of the Valtenesi: #Padenghe, #Moniga, #Manerba and #SanFelicedelBenaco saluted the race before arriving in #Salò and continuing towards the finish in #Brescia 🚗🔜📍
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Anche quest’anno torna il passaggio sul Lago di Garda: le auto in gara hanno sfilato lungo la sponda bresciana del Benaco attraversando #Peschiera, #Sirmione e #Desenzano🌊
fino ai comuni rivieraschi della Valtenesi: #Padenghe, #Moniga, #Manerba e #SanFelicedelBenaco hanno salutato la Corsa prima di giungere a #Salò e proseguire verso l’arrivo di #Brescia 🚗🔜📍
Jun 15
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Bologna kicked off the last part of the 42nd edition of the most beautiful race in the world, which on this final day will encounter unparalleled historic places and postcards.
📍 #Ferrara
📍 #Bovolone
📍 #Villafranca di Verona
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Bologna ha dato il via all’ultimo capitolo della 42^ edizione della Corsa più bella del mondo, che in quest’ultima giornata incontrerà luoghi storici e cartoline senza eguali.
📍#Ferrara
📍#Bovolone
📍#Villafranca di Verona
Jun 15
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Whilst the 5th and last Leg is on its way, tell us in the comments which was your favourite moment of Leg 4🎥✨🚗
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Mentre è partita la 5 ed ultima Tappa, racconta nei commenti qual è stato il tuo momento preferito della Tappa 4 🎥✨🚗
Jun 15
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The last kilometres in Tuscany will pay homage to the history of the 1000 Miglia with the Futa and Raticosa Passes, which, together with the Cisa Pass, are a faithful representation of the boldness of racing in the old days 🏎️
Piazza Luciano Bracci in San Lazzaro di Savena will be the finish line of the second last day of the race 💪🏻
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Gli ultimi chilometri toscani renderanno omaggio alla storia della 1000 Miglia di velocità con il valico dei Passi della Futa e della Raticosa che, insieme al Passo della Cisa, sono una fedele rappresentazione dell’audacia delle corse del passato 🏎️
Sarà la Piazza Luciano Bracci di San Lazzaro di Savena a l’arrivo della penultima giornata di gara 💪🏻
Jun 14
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Leaving the main town of Tuscany, the #1000Miglia crossed the Chianti hills to arrive in #Radda in Chianti 🌾
A few kilometres later, the crews carried out the Average Trial of the Testalepre Pass, the first and only Florentine sports activity, before reaching the city of #Prato 📍
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Lasciato il capoluogo toscano, la #1000Miglia ha attraversato le colline del Chianti per arrivare a #Radda in Chianti 🌾
Pochi chilometri e gli equipaggi hanno svolto la Prova di Media del Passo Testalepre, prima ed unica attività sportiva fiorentina, prima di raggiungere la città di #Prato📍
Jun 14
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The most beautiful race in the world made its return to the unforgettable and unique territory of Siena with the first Passage Control in #Sinalunga. In the evocative scenery of the Crete Senesi, the San Gimignanello Time Trials took place 🖼️.
The cars then drove through the heart of the ancient Etruscan centre of #Asciano to arrive at the Campo, the Piazza of the Palio in #Siena, which kicked off the last leg 💚🤍❤️
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La Corsa più bella del mondo ha fatto il suo ritorno nell’imperdibile e unico territorio senese con la prima attività di Controllo Timbro a #Sinalunga. Nei suggestivi scenari delle Crete Senesi si sono svolte le Prove Cronometrate di San Gimignanello🖼️
Le auto hanno poi percorso il cuore dell’antico centro etrusco di #Asciano per arrivare al Campo, la Piazza del Palio di #Siena, che ha dato il via all’ultimo settore di Tappa💚🤍❤️
Jun 14
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After the Time Trials in Baschi, #Orvieto welcome the Red Arrow: continuing through the Terni area, surrounded by hillsides covered in olive groves and vineyards, there were the Time Trials in Montegabbione, the last sporting activity before the break 📍
The lunch break of the fourth leg was #Solomeo, whose beauty accompanied the cars to Corciano`s most illustrious company: Brunello Cucinelli 💫
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Dopo le Prove Cronometrate di Baschi è stata #Orvieto ad accogliere la Freccia Rossa: proseguendo nei territori ternani immersi tra le colline ricoperte da ulivi e vigneti, si sono tenute le Prove Cronometrate di Montegabbione, ultima attività sportiva prima della sosta 📍
Il break della pausa pranzo della quarta tappa è #Solomeo che con le sue bellezze ha accompagnato le auto sino all’azienda corcianese più illustre: Brunello Cucinelli💫
Jun 14