Taking a walk through the historic center of Monza is a journey through time and culture, an experience that mixes millennial history and vibrant contemporaneity. In this context, the Arengario stands as one of the city's architectural jewels, a witness to bygone eras and a meeting point for residents and visitors alike.

Starting at the Arengario, one is confronted with an imposing building, dating back to the medieval period, which has seen the history of Monza unfold around it. Originally used as a place of public assembly and justice, the Arengario still retains its aura of historical importance.

Walking along the cobbled streets of the historic center, one is immersed in the atmosphere of a bygone era, gazing at the facades of ancient houses that tell stories of merchants and artisans, nobles and commoners. The squares are enlivened by cafes and restaurants that invite you to pause, enjoying traditional Lombard dishes.

In the Lombard heart. 

Custodian of the treasure for which Monza has remained famous over the centuries, the Duomo owes its origins to Longobard Queen Theodolinda. It has a splendid façade with rose window and openwork tiles. Inside, a chapel houses the Wrought Iron Crown, a symbol of the sacred foundation of royal power. Don't miss the Treasury Museum: 14 centuries of art and history among masterpieces of the West. 

Seven hundred rooms, a centuries-old park, for a palace in the green. Commissioned in 1777 by Ferdinand of Habsburg as a country residence, Villa Reale was built in just three years.

The author is one of the greatest interpreters of neoclassicism, Giuseppe Piermarini. Among the secret wonders of the Villa is the rose garden, which has been attracting experts from all over the world with an international competition since 1965. In numbers: 4,000 new rose varieties since the first edition. Among the godmothers Grace of Monaco and Nobel laureate Rita Levi Montalcini. To be discovered, in May, with visits also at night. 

Grand Prix fever. 

It is the fastest circuit in Formula 1: 5,793 meters of pure excitement. Watching the race crowded along the track or in the grandstands is something of a collective ritual. During the rest of the year, the circuit opens to the public.