Sightseeing in Monza - what to see. Complete travel guide
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Monza lives an eventful cultural life. During the year, a lot of interesting holidays and festivals take place here. In mid-June, the beautiful carnival dedicated to patron saint John the …
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One of the main historic symbols of Monza is a magnificent cathedral Duomo di Monza located in Piazza del Duomo. It impresses with its sophisticated architectural style and exquisite …
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Monza is a perfect place for nature admirers. In the city and its surroundings, there are a lot of picturesque parks. In the city park, you can admire decorative plants and the collection of …
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1. The closest international airports are located in the surroundings of Milan. Every day, they accommodate flights from different countries of the world. From the airport, you can travel to …
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Survived castles around Monza
♥ Castle 'Monza Castle' Monza, 1.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Vimercate Tower' Vimercate, 8.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Barbarossa Tower' Seregno, 8.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'San Rocco Gate' Vimercate, 9.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Affori Tower' Milan, 12.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Monza Castle' Monza, 1.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Vimercate Tower' Vimercate, 8.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Barbarossa Tower' Seregno, 8.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'San Rocco Gate' Vimercate, 9.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Affori Tower' Milan, 12.1 km from the center. On the map
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National and city parks around Monza
♥ World Heritage Site 'Monte San Giorgio' , 44.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale della Val Grande' , 82.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch' , 136.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale dello Stelvio' , 137.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale dell’Appennino Tosco-Emiliano' , 156.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Monte San Giorgio' , 44.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale della Val Grande' , 82.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch' , 136.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale dello Stelvio' , 137.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale dell’Appennino Tosco-Emiliano' , 156.1 km from the center. On the map
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Art galleries in Monza and around
♥ Art museum 'Padiglione d Arte Contemporanea' Milan, 13.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Pinacoteca di Brera' Milan, 13.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museo Poldi Pezzoli' Milan, 14 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Castello Sforzesco' Milan, 14.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museo del Novecento' Milan, 14.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Padiglione d Arte Contemporanea' Milan, 13.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Pinacoteca di Brera' Milan, 13.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museo Poldi Pezzoli' Milan, 14 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Castello Sforzesco' Milan, 14.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museo del Novecento' Milan, 14.6 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Monza from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Crespi d Adda
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Distance from Monza center - 21 km.
Nowadays the old village attracts people who like architecture. There was saving a family palace of Crespi in neogothic style. Other beautiful buildings are the Crespi d'Adda church, workers’ houses. Nothing has changed for about a hundred years. If you want to become engrossed in the past, walk in this old village. Now it is quite hard to imagine that earlier this area was one of the most technically equipped in Europe. There was a modern lighting system and even a good-working aqueduct. …
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Basilica di San Lorenzo
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Distance from Monza center - 15.5 km.
Several symbolic monuments are installed next to the basilica. A series of antique columns is the most unusual element of the surrounding area. They are preserved fragments of ancient Roman buildings. These columns were part of the baths in the 3rd century AD. The Basilica of St Lawrence has lost almost half of its values and original design elements for more than a thousand years of existence. A beautiful fresco has been preserved on the wall behind the main altar. Visitors can also see an ancient sculpture of Padre Pio. Its age is more than a thousand years. The painting under the dome was made already in the Middle Ages. But it continues to be considered a true work of art. …
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Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie
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Distance from Monza center - 15 km.
Over the past decades, the main church in Milan has remained a popular tourist attraction. The queue of those wishing to see the legendary frescoes doesn’t vanish, so it’s recommended to sign up for a tour several days in advance. Anyone who wishes to see the legendary fresco by Leonardo da Vinci, will have to undergo a special procedure. An outerwear has to be cleaned from the dirt using a dedicated gadget. Only after that, you can take a look at the amazing work of art. However, visitors can not admire it for more than 15 minutes. …
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Saudi Arabia to Open 38 Hotels in Diriyah
Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022.
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Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022.
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