Monza Sights

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• The City centre is a pedestrian-only shopping zone, with several high-budget shops side-by-side with international brand flagship stores.
• The Duomo, known also as "Cathedral of San Giovanni Battista", buildt in 595 and then modified in 13th and 14th century. The frescoed Chapel of Theodelinda houses the Iron Crown of Lombardy, supposed to contain one of the nails used at the Crucifixion.
• The Parco di Monza (Monza Park) is the largest enclosed park in Europe, established in 1806 is now part of Lambro Valley Natural Reserve.
• The Autodromo Nazionale (national circuit) is where the Formula 1 Grand Prix take place. During non-race days is available for visitors to race on track.
• The Villa Reale (royal villa) buildt between 1777 and 1780 by will of empiress Marie-Therese of Austria, it's a country palace very similar to Schoenbrunn in Vienna. Currently is being renewed, so only a small part of the marvellous royal apartment is open for visitors.

• Introduction to Monza
• Getting to Monza
• Getting Around Monza
• Monza Sights
• Monza Activities

• Iron Crown of Lombardy
• Autodromo Nazionale
• Schoenbrunn