Monza is in Lombardy, 15 km north-east of Milan. It is the capital of the Province of Monza and Brianza.
- The city centre is a pedestrian-only shopping zone, with several high-budget shops side-by-side with international brand flagship stores.
- Duomo. Built in 595 and then modified in 13th and 14th centuries. The frescoed Chapel of Theodelinda houses the Iron Crown of Lombardy, supposed to contain one of the nails used at the Crucifixion.
- Parco di Monza. The fourth largest enclosed park in Europe, established in 1806 is now part of Lambro Valley Natural Reserve.
- Autodromo Nazionale. It is where the Formula 1 Grand Prix take place. During non-race days is available for visitors to race on track.
- Villa Reale, Viale Brianza, 1, +39 039 2240024. Tu-Su 10:00-19:00. Built between 1777 and 1780 at the command of Empress Marie-Therese of Austria, it's a country palace very similar to Schoenbrunn in Vienna. Visits are available to the Private Apartments and to the Royal Apartments. Private Apartments: adults €10, youth 18-25 €8, children under 18 €4; Royal Apartments: adults €12, youth 18-25 and adults 65 and over €10, children 6-17 €5, children under 6 and disabled (with one companion) free; combination tickets: adults €19, youth 18-25 and adults 65 and over €16, children 6-17 €5, children under 6 and disabled (with one companion) free.
The city centre is a pedestrian-only shopping zone, with several high-budget shops side-by-side with international brand flagship stores.
Duomo. Built in 595 and then modified in 13th and 14th centuries. The frescoed Chapel of Theodelinda houses the Iron Crown of Lombardy, supposed to contain one of the nails used at the Crucifixion.
Parco di Monza. The fourth largest enclosed park in Europe, established in 1806 is now part of Lambro Valley Natural Reserve.
Autodromo Nazionale. It is where the Formula 1 Grand Prix take place. During non-race days is available for visitors to race on track.
Villa Reale, Viale Brianza, 1, +39 039 2240024. Tu-Su 10:00-19:00. Built between 1777 and 1780 at the command of Empress Marie-Therese of Austria, it's a country palace very similar to Schoenbrunn in [[Vienna]]. Visits are available to the Private Apartments and to the Royal Apartments. Private Apartments: adults €10, youth 18-25 €8, children under 18 €4; Royal Apartments: adults €12, youth 18-25 and adults 65 and over €10, children 6-17 €5, children under 6 and disabled (with one companion) free; combination tickets: adults €19, youth 18-25 and adults 65 and over €16, children 6-17 €5, children under 6 and disabled (with one companion) free.
A walk through the Parco di Monza, you'll understand why Monza people love so much their park. Very crowded during weekends.
If you need info on the Formula One Grand Prix, please refer to the Formula One page.
- Vitantonio's Pizza Monza, 37, Azzone Visconti St, +39 039321433. Su-Th 11:00-22:00, F Sa 11:00-23:00.
- Al Puente, 30, Pacinotti St, +39 039 837021, +39 335 688 0939 (mobile phone Gabriele).
- Paprika, 14, Moncenisio St, +39 039-59-70-925. Open daily for lunch and dinner except Monday. The Paprika is a restaurant/pizzeria featuring designer furniture. It is a good place to relax and enjoy a good pizza and other good food.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Amalfi, 3, Enrico Tazzoli, +39 0392 141167.
- Mume, 17, Pesa del Lino, +39 039 2301949. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays at lunch.
Vitantonio's Pizza Monza, 37, Azzone Visconti St, +39 039321433. Su-Th 11:00-22:00, F Sa 11:00-23:00.
Al Puente, 30, Pacinotti St, +39 039 837021, +39 335 688 0939 (mobile phone Gabriele).
Paprika, 14, Moncenisio St, +39 039-59-70-925. Open daily for lunch and dinner except Monday. The Paprika is a restaurant/pizzeria featuring designer furniture. It is a good place to relax and enjoy a good pizza and other good food.
Ristorante Pizzeria Amalfi, 3, Enrico Tazzoli, +39 0392 141167.
Mume, 17, Pesa del Lino, +39 039 2301949. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays at lunch.
Lissone, Vedano Al Lambro, Muggiò, Cinisello Balsamo, Sesto San Giovanni, Brugherio, Agrate Brianza, Concorezzo, Villasanta, Biassono Seregno