Things to see near Monza Brianza

Beautiful neoclassical building of the '800 built as a summer residence for the royal family, it has similarities to Versailles. In Serrone are often hosted art exhibitions. The Royal Gardens are surrounded by 40 acres in English and Italian style.

The church of San Giovanni Battista, a beautiful church of '700 in the the historic center. In the Chapel of Teodolinda with beautiful frescoes there is the Iron Crown, the crown that was used for the coronation of many rulers.

The Museum and Treasure of the Cathedral of Monza preserves an invaluable collection of relics and works of art donated by the Lombard Queen Theodolinda to the Duomo of the city. Objects from the collections of the King of Italy, Berengario I, and the Visconti family are also part of the collection.

It is one of the largest parks in Europe and belongs to the land of the Villa Reale. Perfect for walking, biking or horseback, it is a place of recreation for the city. Inside there is the Autodromo, the Formula 1 circuit

The Tower of Theodolinda was built in the 13th century. The building consists of a square plan building with three floors. The windows on the first floor are built in the style of mullioned windows, those on the second floor are single windows while the windows on the third floor are three windows. From the time of its construction up to the present day, the Tower has been used as a private home.

It is located in the Monza Park, one of the beautiful villas built in the park. Recently restored, the wood under its roof preserves beautiful frescos of the '700.

One of the city's historic bridges, built in '900, it was the entrance to the city. It is located in Via Vittorio Emanuele.

The old town hall, in the central Piazza Roma, was built in '300. The space on the ground floor was used for the market and the lounge above for the city council.

The Torre del Barbarossa dates back to the twelfth century. It was used as a bell tower of the church of San Vittore while now it is a civic tower. It is considered a symbol of the city and is built according to the particular Guelph style. Currently, the Tower is owned by the Municipality, which through various restorations has managed to maintain its original structure.

Palazzo Trotti was built in the seventeenth century by the Secco Borella family. Later it was purchased by the Trotti, from which it also took its name. Inside there are large rooms, such as that of Cleopatra, Semiramide, and many other works and frescoes by the great painter Giuseppe Antonio Orelli.

Ponte San Rocco di Vimercate was built in the twelfth century. Over the years, the bridge continued to maintain its original structure with two towers and a civic door. The construction today represents one of the most precious works of the sixteenth century. It is currently the property of the Territorial Public Body.

The Villa Gallarati Scotti has a Rococo style structure with the shapes of the Lombard baroque. The Villa is surrounded by a beautiful English-style park, adorned with statues and fountains. Even today the Villa is in excellent condition.

The Fosso del Ronchetto is an environment that offers the opportunity to immerse oneself in the world of nature. We can admire you not only the centuries-old trees but also birds such as red peaks, greens, allocchi etc. the whole area is surrounded by small wetlands fed by rainwater.

The Bosco Villoresi Oasis was founded in 1993, in a degraded area, with the collaboration between the Municipality of Carugate and the WWF. Over an area of 10,000 square meters, different types of orchards were planted, in wooded areas. The reason is to restore an environment of native trees that describe what was the Po Valley many centuries ago.

The villa was built around the XVI-17th centuries and is located in the eastern part of the city. The structure has different heights of the building, and still retains its original residential role. The door is simple without decoration with a linear prospectus that follows the road. The documents show that the villa also had a private garden and a fountain dating back to the '600.

The Villa dates back to the 16th century, has undergone a series of restorations over the years. The first to live there were the Durini, then, it was the property of several noble families. The initial project was that of a hunting house and that also explains its position. A very famous element of the building is the helical staircase at the entrance, the result of various renovations over the years. Today, the villa is private property.

The chapel was built in the mid-nineteenth century by Balzaretto, Giuseppe, and the brothers Lorenzo and Vincenzo Vela. It was Giovanni D'Adda who ordered its construction, after the death of his wife. The architecture of the building has a ritual and religious character, following the model of a baptistery. The interior of the chapel is well rich in sculptural works and a very careful decoration by the Vela brothers. It is currently open to the public, and you can visit it freely.

The Villa was built at the beginning of this century by Ravizza and Belgioioso. It is very famous for its Baroque garden, which gives it a great view. The villa has undergone restorations over the years, arriving at its present appearance. For the moment, the building is privately owned, and is only visible from outside.

The Viscontea Tower is located in the municipality of Monza. The building was built in 1808, near the Castle of Monza. In the rooms of the tower there are still ancient elements and in the wall there is still the stone coat of arms of Charles II of Spain.