Monza, Italy

Monza, Italy

Monza Italy

Within the tri-city area of Como, Lecco and Milan, the Province of Monza and Brianza is mostly situated on flatlands, with a few hilly areas to the north and east; it's intersected by the Rivers Lambro and Seroso, as well as many canals. Brianza is at the heart of Lombardy's Lakes district, the most significant of which is the heart-shaped Lake Annone, divided in two by the Isella Peninsula. Brianza is a region that supports both agriculture and industry; and it was once the home of Parini and Stendhal, who were inspired to write about its beautiful landscapes. The Province is made up of four distinct areas: the first of them is Monza, the third-largest city in the Region by population. Then, Lower Western Brianza corresponds in part to the valley of the River Seveso, while Central Lower Brianza meets with the valley of the River Lambro. Lower Eastern Brianza partly coincides with the valley through which the Molgora Stream flows. Situated on the border between Como and Milan, Brianza has historically been a holiday destination, thanks to its lush countryside and, as a result, its religious sanctuaries and noble residences. The most important destination is Monza, a historic city and significant industrial hub, whose historic centre preserves several monuments. The Cathedral, built in the 13th Century, contains the famous Corona Ferrea or Iron Crown, adorned with precious stones and that, according to tradition, was made with a nail from Jesus's Cross. The intriguing Serpero Museum hosts the treasures of the Cathedral. The Villa Reale, built in the neoclassical style by Piermarini at the end of the 18th Century, possesses a lavish interior with a court theatre, a hemispheric room, a chapel and the Hall of Honor. The Civic Painting Gallery is located in its northern wing. A little beyond the Villa Reale is the entrance to a magnificent park, one of the largest in Europe, traversed by the River Lambro and by numerous lanes dotted with stables, windmills, farmhouses, tempietti, golf and polo courses and the circuit famously used for the Formula 1 Grand Prix. The Autodromo di Monza (Monza Racetrack) is the largest car-racing circuit in Italy, and is considered a significant technical achievement. It has been continuously updated and equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure. Ten minutes from Monza are Oreno and Vimercate. Oreno is famous for its courtyards and farmhouses that alternate with luxurious villas - for instance Villa Gallarati Scotti, in the historic centre, and Villa Borromeo, housing a series of frescoes from the second half of the 15th Century. 
Vimercate boasts the neoclassical Villa Sottocasa, the historical residence of Barbarossa and Bernabò Visconti.
Recommended airport
Milan (MIL)
Nearby destinations
  • Milan a 13.12 km
  • Chiasso,Mendrisio a 35.38 km
  • Legnano (Lombardy), Milan a 27.70 km