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Autodromo Nazionale Monza (Rush, Ferrari)
The Temple of Speed and its abandoned banking feature in Rush and Michael Mann's Ferrari; the park is open to walk and cycle.
4 km · about 10 min drive
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Monza
Lombardy, Italy · Europe
About Monza
Monza works well as a base: 5 minutes from Muggiò, 14km from Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano).
Monza is in Lombardy, Italy, with about 120,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Muggiò, about 4 km away.
Monza (English: MON-zə; Italian: [ˈmontsa] ; Monzese: Monscia [ˈmũːʃa]; Latin: Modoetia) is a city and comune (municipality) in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. Situated on the Lambro river about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) north-northeast of Milan, it is the capital of the Province of Monza and Brianza and theRead more
largest city in the Brianza area. With a population of 123,672, it is the third-largest city in Lombardy.
Originally a Roman settlement, Monza became an important political and religious centre during the Lombard period, particularly under Queen Theodelinda, who established a royal residence and founded the early basilica from which the present Monza Cathedral developed. The cathedral houses the Iron Crown of Lombardy, a medieval relic traditionally associated with the coronation of the Kings of Italy, including Charlemagne and later sovereigns of the Kingdom of Italy.
Monza is internationally known for the Monza Circuit, one of the world's oldest permanent motor racing circuits and the long-standing host of the Italian Grand Prix. The city is also home to the Royal Villa of Monza and the adjoining Monza Park, one of the largest enclosed urban parks in Europe.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Monza?
Within an hour or so of Monza: Autodromo Nazionale Monza (Rush, Ferrari) (4 km), Autodromo Nazionale Monza (5 km), Monza Circuit Museum (5 km), Deus Ex Machina Milan (12 km).
Are there any good drives near Monza?
The nearest famous roads are Lake Como Shore Road, Passo della Presolana and Passo del Vivione.
Where is Monza?
Monza is in Lombardy, Italy, about 4 km from Muggiò.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 124,398
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Lombardy
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 45.5800, 9.2725
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Italy
ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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Worth the detour from Monza
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
racetrack
Autodromo Nazionale Monza
The 'Temple of Speed': one of the oldest and fastest circuits in the world, hosting the Italian Grand Prix since 1922.
5 km · about 10 min drive
museum
Monza Circuit Museum
Small museum inside the Monza park preserving the history of Italian Grand Prix racing with historic cars and memorabilia.
5 km · about 10 min drive
cafe
Deus Ex Machina Milan
Milan's temple of motorcycle and surf culture with custom bikes, coffee, food, and a vibrant events programme.
12 km · about 20 min drive
cathedral
Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano)
Italy's largest church and the third-largest in the world, a breathtaking Gothic masterpiece adorned with 3,400 statues and 135 spires.
14 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
Church of San Lorenzo Maggiore
One of the oldest churches in Milan, featuring an early Christian octagonal plan and Roman-era colonnade.
15 km · about 30 min drive
museum
The Last Supper (Santa Maria delle Grazie)
Leonardo da Vinci's iconic mural painting of the Last Supper, housed in the refectory of a Dominican convent in Milan.
15 km · about 30 min drive
museum
Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology
Italy's largest science museum, housed in a Milan monastery, with halls of vintage vehicles, locomotives, aircraft, the submarine Toti and machines built from Leonardo's drawings.
15 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Monza
- 30 kmBrunate Funicular ViewpointA historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
- 49 kmLake Como Shore RoadA winding lakeside road hugging Lake Como's western shore with tunnels, villa gates, and views of snow-capped Alps reflected in deep blue water.
- 65 kmMonte Isola, Lake IseoEurope's largest lake island rises car-free from Lake Iseo, crowned by a sanctuary with sweeping water views.
- 67 kmStresa & Borromean IslandsAn elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.
- 71 kmSacro Monte di Orta & Lake OrtaA serene small lake with island San Giulio and a wooded UNESCO sacred mountain of frescoed chapels above the village.
- 75 kmPasso della PresolanaA busy resort pass under the pale walls of the Presolana massif, open all year and popular with motorcyclists.
Driving in Italy
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.82/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€8.50/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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