Gorla Minore

Gorla Minore is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Varese in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 30 kilometres (19 mi) northwest of Milan and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) southeast of Varese. As of 31 December 2018, it had a population of 8,364 and an area of 7.7 square kilometres (3.0 mi²).

The municipality of Gorla Minore contains the frazione (subdivision) of Prospiano.

Gorla Minore borders the following municipalities: Cislago, Gorla Maggiore, Marnate, Mozzate, Olgiate Olona, Rescaldina, Solbiate Olona.

Between the boundaries of Marnate and Olgiate Olona is located a military monument of World War II called Marnate's Bunker.

Gorla Minore hosts the Catholic charter school Collegio Rotondi, which was established in 1599.

This Museum in Gorla Minore was opened to the public in the 21st century by the president of the Recreational Club, Mr. Bruno Mercante. The inauguration was realised in June 2008.

The building, in the past, was the cooperative, at the time of its dissolution mayor Lattuada took over the premises and proceeded to the restoration. Today the Museum houses hundreds of objects of the Gorlese peasant tradition donated by the population and members of the club.

Before entering the Museum there is a large mural representing some significant places of Prospiano, the barrels with the names of the wines and an elderly couple counting eggs. This work was commissioned by the Recreation Centre in collaboration with the Municipal Administration of Gorla Minore and was carried out by Guido Bedramin.