Monza

Monza is a city in the Province of Monza and Brianza in Lombardy, stretching along the Lambro River and connecting historic quarters with residential neighborhoods. The center preserves medieval streets around the cathedral, while newer districts spread toward the parks to the north.

In the 6th century, the Lombard queen Theodelinda chose the site as her summer residence, prompting construction of the first church and later religious buildings. The town continued as a royal seat until becoming an industrial center in the 19th century.

Local cuisine features dishes with luganega, a regional sausage whose name derives from the Lambro River flowing through town. Many residents spend Sundays in Parco di Monza, where families stroll and cyclists train.

Visitors find most sights within walking distance from the main train station, while buses provide connections to the expansive parkland to the north. Weekdays are quieter than weekends, when locals and day trippers from Milan arrive.

The rose garden in the park holds more than 4,000 plants and dozens of rare varieties that bloom into a sea of color every spring. Few visitors realize a small amphitheater there hosts free concerts during summer evenings.

Location: Province of Monza and Brianza

Elevation above the sea: 162 m

Shares border with: Agrate Brianza, Brugherio, Cinisello Balsamo, Lissone, Muggiò, Sesto San Giovanni, Villasanta, Biassono, Concorezzo, Vedano al Lambro

Website: http://comune.monza.it

GPS coordinates: 45.58361,9.27361

Latest update: December 4, 2025 19:00