A city north of Milan known worldwide for its Formula 1 circuit in the royal park, and for the Royal Villa, the Habsburg summer palace by Piermarini.
Its cathedral guards the Iron Crown of Lombardy and Theodelinda's frescoed Lombard chapel.
When to visit Monza
Average highs and lows across the year.
What to see first
Monza Cathedral
The cathedral guarding the Iron Crown, used to crown kings from Charlemagne to Napoleon.
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What to eat, and drink
Eating and drinking in Monza
Well-loved everyday tables and Michelin stars, each checked open.
- Pomodoro BasilicoPizzeria
- Il MoroOsteria
- Pizzeria degli Artisti ( Pizza al Trancio & Tradizional )Pizzeria
- Ristorante BaccanaleOsteria
- Osteria Visconti di De Micheli MauroOsteria
- Il MondeghinoTrattoria
Michelin-starred
- Grow Restaurant ★
Sleeping in Monza
Well-reviewed places to stay, each checked open, by town.
- Hotel de la Ville4-star
- Villa Tosati
- Al Giardino Segreto
- Monza City B&B
- B&B Hotel Milano - Monza3-star
- Residence Oasi di Monza
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