{"id":9853,"date":"2024-03-06T10:41:47","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T09:41:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/?page_id=9853"},"modified":"2024-03-06T10:42:40","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T09:42:40","slug":"monza-and-brianza","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/destinations\/monza-and-brianza\/","title":{"rendered":"Monza and Brianza"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">&lt;&lt;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/atlas\/europe\/southern-europe\/italy\/northwest-italy\/lombardy\/\">Lombardy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Province of Monza and Brianza is located northeast of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/destinations\/milan\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Milan<\/a>. Centered around the historic city of Monza, this area includes some northern suburbs of Milan, as well as the southern portion of the hills of Brianza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div style=\"border: 1px solid #8ed1fc; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-e6276f23-8bed-45a3-ab2d-89faffb54b5f\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-51b29fd9-5bf4-43c1-9c88-afc04772c73c\">Places to see in Monza and Brianza<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#monza\">Monza<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#duomo-of-monza\">\u272a Duomo of Monza<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#royal-villa-of-monza\">\u272a Royal Villa of Monza<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#monza-circuit\">\u272a Monza Circuit<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#monza-park\">Monza Park<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#arengario\">Arengario<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#civic-museums-of-monza\">Civic Museums of Monza<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#church-of-santa-maria-in-strada\">Church of Santa Maria in Strada<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#expiatory-chapel-of-monza\">Expiatory Chapel of Monza<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#vimercate\">Vimercate<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#museum-of-the-territory-of-vimercate\">Museum of the Territory of Vimercate<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#cesano-maderno\">Cesano Maderno<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#palazzo-arese-borromeo\">Palazzo Arese Borromeo<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"monza\"><strong>Monza<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Monza is the capital of the Province of Monza and Brianza, located north of Milan. Inhabited since ancient times, Monza was a Roman town and, in the Early Middle Ages, it was one of the most important cities in the Lombard Kingdom. Later, Monza was a free <em>comune<\/em>, and was contested between local powers before being finally conquered by Milan in the 14th century. The city shared the history of Milan until the Italian unification, and then it became a major industrial center. In 2004 Monza became the capital of its own province.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_07c3c5f8-c267-4915-806e-3c392de9a694\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"duomo-of-monza\"><strong>\u272a Duomo of Monza<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as: Basilica of San Giovanni Battista<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Duomo of Monza is the most important church in Monza, and a great example of Romanesque-Gothic architecture. The church can trace its origins to the Early Middle Ages, while the current structure was erected in the 14th century, with some later additions. The facade of the church features many elaborate Gothic decorations, and it is adorned with black and white stripes. Its interiors host a rich series of Baroque frescoes, paintings, and other artworks. The main attraction of the church is the Theodelinda Chapel (<em>Cappella di Teodolinda<\/em>), which is adorned with 15th-century frescoes and houses the <em>Iron Crown<\/em> (<em>Corona Ferrea<\/em>). This crown, dating from the Early Middle Ages, was used by the Lombard kings, and for century it represented the kings of Italy. Adjacent to the Duomo is the <strong>Museo e Tesoro del Duomo di Monza<\/strong>, a rich museum of religious art which houses several medieval artworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Canonica, 8, 20900 Monza MB<br>Coordinates: 45.5836, 9.2755<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/jpgFVz97Gnjfueys5\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_fb41db5a-967d-431b-8f57-9e244e5af154\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"royal-villa-of-monza\"><strong>\u272a Royal Villa of Monza<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Royal Villa of Monza (<em>Villa Reale di Monza<\/em>) is a large Neoclassical palace in Monza built by the Habsburgs in the 18th century, when they ruled over the Duchy of Milan. The villa was also used as a residence of the Viceroy of the Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy and later the Savoy family. However, the palace was abandoned after King of Italy Umberto I was killed in Monza in 1900. The villa has now been restored and it serves various uses. The complex features rich Neoclassical decorations and a large park hosting numerous attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Viale Brianza, 1, 20900 Monza MB<br>Coordinates: 45.5935, 9.2747<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Efztp23EzNmavS6j7\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_9d18588f-05eb-4e58-a835-f162d44a12a1\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"monza-circuit\"><strong>\u272a Monza Circuit<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Monza Circuit (<em>Autodromo Nazionale di Monza<\/em>) is one of the oldest motor racing tracks in the world, built in 1922 inside the Monza Park. The track is the historic venue of the Formula One Italian Grand Prix, among many other international and local motorsport competitions and other events. The Monza Circuit is currently the track that has hosted the most races in the history of Formula One.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Viale di Vedano, 5, 20900 Monza MB<br>Coordinates: 45.6174, 9.2814<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/n2kTvd7JGLs42tA7A\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_17fb510d-97ee-4822-a45c-81523fafd6a7\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"monza-park\"><strong>Monza Park<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Monza Park (<em>Parco di Monza<\/em>) is one of the largest enclosed parks in Europe, located north of Monza. Tha park starts from the gardens of the Royal Villa of Monza and it is crossed by the Lambro river. Various attractions and historic buildings are located in the park, which also hosts the Monza Circuit. The Monza Park also houses a rich flora and fauna, and sometimes it hosts concerts and events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Viale Brianza, snc, 20900 Monza MB<br>Coordinates: 45.5976, 9.2707<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/f84UoVbRLGdN5Rh7A\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_a2c4b5d1-c699-4a8d-97a2-d44321fa97a2\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"arengario\"><strong>Arengario<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Arengario is the medieval town hall of Monza, adorned with a loggia and a civic tower. Originally built in the 13th century, the palace is a great example of Romanesque and Gothic architecture, and now it serves as an exhibition hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza Roma, 20900 Monza MB<br>Coordinates: 45.5846, 9.2752<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/dAJoJ7zsj6KeRjCV6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_a4a1f369-1240-43b5-b44c-9bed88006184\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"civic-museums-of-monza\"><strong>Civic Museums of Monza<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Civic Museums of Monza (<em>Musei Civici di Monza<\/em>) is a museum complex in the center of Monza. Its collection includes various archaeological findings and numerous paintings, mostly by local artists of the 19th and 20th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Teodolinda Regina, 4, 20900 Monza MB<br>Coordinates: 45.5828, 9.2745<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/ovcfAteqf4Nrdfbo7\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_51e4092c-d63c-4cf6-a6ae-fa783cb0b753\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"church-of-santa-maria-in-strada\"><strong>Church of Santa Maria in Strada<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Church of Santa Maria in Strada is a Gothic church erected in Monza in the 14th century, and later reworked various times until the 19th century. The facade of the church features eleborate decorations, while its interiors house various artworks and frescoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Italia, 20900 Monza MB<br>Coordinates: 45.5824, 9.2740<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/HXh13p8ANCa2ZEre6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_05031c3d-4d0b-4dd2-a21a-028317288ca3\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"expiatory-chapel-of-monza\"><strong>Expiatory Chapel of Monza<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Expiatory Chapel of Monza (<em>Cappella Espiatoria di Monza<\/em>) is a funerary monument erected in 1910 to commemorate the King of Italy Umberto I, who was murdered in Monza in 1900. The monument features a large cross placed on top of a chapel covered with Byzantine-style mosaics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Matteo da Campione, 8, 20900 Monza MB<br>Coordinates: 45.5913, 9.2688<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/s67W6K7iThC4Hono7\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_78359c1f-b903-40b8-9abe-195f36d014a7\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vimercate\"><strong>Vimercate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vimercate is a town located northeast of Monza. Originally founded by the Romans, it was an important regional center throughout the Late Middle Ages and the Modern period, and it is still a relevant trade center today.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_554a3c77-da77-4267-a646-d2329bbb1b86\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"museum-of-the-territory-of-vimercate\"><strong>Museum of the Territory of Vimercate<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Museum of the Territory of Vimercate <em>(Museo del Territorio Vimercatese)<\/em> is a museum of local history in Vimercate. The museum hosts numerous archaeological findings, paintings, sculptures, objects, and documents that showcase the long history of the town from ancient times until today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 53, 20871 Vimercate MB<br>Coordinates: 45.6122, 9.3706<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/k8995w21zh4dHENc6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_19039d4a-4e4a-4684-ba25-4479deb711a4\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cesano-maderno\"><strong>Cesano Maderno<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cesano Maderno is a town in the Province of Monza and Brianza, north of Milan. It is best known for the large villa in its city center.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_c20f9f2b-b356-49d2-ae22-04f175417489\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"palazzo-arese-borromeo\"><strong>Palazzo Arese Borromeo<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Palazzo Arese Borromeo is a historic palace erected between the 16th and 17th century in Cesano Maderno. The palace features various Baroque decorations and a large garden. The interiors of the villa host a rich series of elaborate Baroque frescoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Borromeo, 41, 20811 Cesano Maderno MB<br>Coordinates: 45.6284, 9.1473<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/qRfES2pZspfRdHTM8\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&lt;&lt;\u00a0Lombardy The Province of Monza and Brianza is located northeast of Milan. Centered around the historic city of Monza, this area includes some northern suburbs of Milan, as well as the southern portion of the hills of Brianza. Monza Monza is the capital of the Province of Monza and Brianza, located north of Milan. Inhabited since ancient times, Monza was a Roman town and, in the Early Middle Ages, it was one of the most important cities in the Lombard Kingdom. Later, Monza was a free comune, and was contested between local powers before being finally conquered by Milan in the 14th century. The city shared the history of Milan until the Italian unification, and then it became a major industrial center. In 2004 Monza became the capital of its own province. \u272a Duomo of Monza Also known as: Basilica of San Giovanni Battista The Duomo of Monza is the most important church in Monza, and a great example of Romanesque-Gothic architecture. The church can trace its origins to the Early Middle Ages, while the current structure was erected in the 14th century, with some later additions. The facade of the church features many elaborate Gothic decorations, and it is adorned with black and white stripes. Its interiors host a rich series of Baroque frescoes, paintings, and other artworks. The main attraction of the church is the Theodelinda Chapel (Cappella di Teodolinda), which is adorned with 15th-century frescoes and houses the Iron Crown (Corona Ferrea). This crown, dating from the Early Middle Ages, was used by the Lombard kings, and for century it represented the kings of Italy. Adjacent to the Duomo is the Museo e Tesoro del Duomo di Monza, a rich museum of religious art which houses several medieval artworks. Address: Via Canonica, 8, 20900 Monza MBCoordinates: 45.5836, 9.2755 Google Maps \u272a Royal Villa of Monza The Royal Villa of Monza (Villa Reale di Monza) is a large Neoclassical palace in Monza built by the Habsburgs in the 18th century, when they ruled over the Duchy of Milan. The villa was also used as a residence of the Viceroy of the Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy and later the Savoy family. However, the palace was abandoned after King of Italy Umberto I was killed in Monza in 1900. The villa has now been restored and it serves various uses. The complex features rich Neoclassical decorations and a large park hosting numerous attractions. Address: Viale Brianza, 1, 20900 Monza MBCoordinates: 45.5935, 9.2747 Google Maps \u272a Monza Circuit The Monza Circuit (Autodromo Nazionale di Monza) is one of the oldest motor racing tracks in the world, built in 1922 inside the Monza Park. The track is the historic venue of the Formula One Italian Grand Prix, among many other international and local motorsport competitions and other events. The Monza Circuit is currently the track that has hosted the most races in the history of Formula One. Address: Viale di Vedano, 5, 20900 Monza MBCoordinates: 45.6174, 9.2814 Google Maps Monza Park The Monza Park (Parco di Monza) is one of the largest enclosed parks in Europe, located north of Monza. Tha park starts from the gardens of the Royal Villa of Monza and it is crossed by the Lambro river. Various attractions and historic buildings are located in the park, which also hosts the Monza Circuit. The Monza Park also houses a rich flora and fauna, and sometimes it hosts concerts and events. Address: Viale Brianza, snc, 20900 Monza MBCoordinates: 45.5976, 9.2707 Google Maps Arengario The Arengario is the medieval town hall of Monza, adorned with a loggia and a civic tower. Originally built in the 13th century, the palace is a great example of Romanesque and Gothic architecture, and now it serves as an exhibition hall. Address: Piazza Roma, 20900 Monza MBCoordinates: 45.5846, 9.2752 Google Maps Civic Museums of Monza The Civic Museums of Monza (Musei Civici di Monza) is a museum complex in the center of Monza. Its collection includes various archaeological findings and numerous paintings, mostly by local artists of the 19th and 20th century. Address: Via Teodolinda Regina, 4, 20900 Monza MBCoordinates: 45.5828, 9.2745 Google Maps Church of Santa Maria in Strada The Church of Santa Maria in Strada is a Gothic church erected in Monza in the 14th century, and later reworked various times until the 19th century. The facade of the church features eleborate decorations, while its interiors house various artworks and frescoes. Address: Via Italia, 20900 Monza MBCoordinates: 45.5824, 9.2740 Google Maps Expiatory Chapel of Monza The Expiatory Chapel of Monza (Cappella Espiatoria di Monza) is a funerary monument erected in 1910 to commemorate the King of Italy Umberto I, who was murdered in Monza in 1900. The monument features a large cross placed on top of a chapel covered with Byzantine-style mosaics. Address: Via Matteo da Campione, 8, 20900 Monza MBCoordinates: 45.5913, 9.2688 Google Maps Vimercate Vimercate is a town located northeast of Monza. Originally founded by the Romans, it was an important regional center throughout the Late Middle Ages and the Modern period, and it is still a relevant trade center today. Museum of the Territory of Vimercate The Museum of the Territory of Vimercate (Museo del Territorio Vimercatese) is a museum of local history in Vimercate. The museum hosts numerous archaeological findings, paintings, sculptures, objects, and documents that showcase the long history of the town from ancient times until today. Address: Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 53, 20871 Vimercate MBCoordinates: 45.6122, 9.3706 Google Maps Cesano Maderno Cesano Maderno is a town in the Province of Monza and Brianza, north of Milan. It is best known for the large villa in its city center. Palazzo Arese Borromeo Palazzo Arese Borromeo is a historic palace erected between the 16th and 17th century in Cesano Maderno. The palace features various Baroque decorations and a large garden. The interiors of the villa host a rich series of elaborate Baroque frescoes. 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