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Izano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Cremona in the Italian region of Lombardy, located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) southeast of Milan and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) northwest of Cremona. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,862 and an area of 6.3 square kilometres (2.4 sq mi).
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Map of 26010 Izano Province of Cremona, Italy
Izano borders the following municipalities: Castelleone, Crema, Fiesco, Madignano, Offanengo, Romanengo, Salvirola.
History
The history of Izano has been always connected to that of the nearby, and more powerful, Crema. The first documents mentioning Izano (as Giosano) date from the late 10th century. Later it was probably under the suzerainty of the bishopric of Cremona. Later Izano was a possession of Crema until, in the late 15th century, it was conquered by the Republic of Venice.
Main sights
The countryside of Izano also has several patrician villas built by Venetian noblemen, mainly in the 17th century. The most noteworthy is Villa Severgnini.