Easy hikes and walks around Parco Grugnotorto Villoresi

The Expiatory Chapel of Monza, an important memorial. It stands on the exact spot where the anarchist Gaetano Bresci assassinated King Umberto I of Savoy on July 29, 1900. The monument was strongly desired by the widowed queen Margherita of Savoy and her son, the new king Vittorio Emanuele III. Designed by architect Giuseppe Sacconi (known author of the Vittoriano in Rome) and completed by his pupil Guido Cirilli, it was inaugurated on July 29, 1910. An imposing 35-meter-high stone structure from Oggiono dominates the complex, surmounted by an urn and alabaster crosses. At the base of the stele is the bronze sculptural group of the Pietà, created by the artist Ludovico Pogliaghi. Inside the base, a black marble marker indicates the exact position of the fatal attack.

Historic gate that leads into Monza Park; on the left is the historic entrance to the racetrack.

The Visconti Tower, a historic building located within Monza Park. It is located in the gardens of Monza Park, in Lombardy. It is a brick structure characterized by a cylindrical tower with battlements and a circular balcony. The building is surrounded by greenery and features decorations such as noble coats of arms on the façade.

In Monza Park, you can admire this small neoclassical temple, reflected in the pond of the Royal Gardens. Designed by architect Piermarini in the second half of the 18th century and built at the behest of Maria Theresa of Austria, it has a circular shape with a rectangular portico. Recently, after vandalism and a period of neglect, it was restored and repainted, restoring it to its original beauty and making it one of the park's symbols.

A history spanning more than 1,400 years, a complex and monumental structure, a rich array of decorations and furnishings, a priceless treasure, and a dense network of international relations throughout its history make Monza Cathedral one of the most important ecclesiastical institutions in Italy and Europe. This importance seems to have been destined for the basilica from its very beginnings, dating back to the difficult years of the initial organization of the Lombard kingdom in Italy and linked to the figure of Queen Theodolinda (c. 570–627), a Bavarian princess of Catholic faith, who married, in succession, two Lombard kings: Authari (in 589–90) and Agilulf (from 590 to 616).

The image shows the entrance to the Museum and Treasury of Monza Cathedral. The museum houses a precious collection of artworks and historical relics related to the Basilica of San Giovanni Battista. Among the most important treasures preserved is the famous Iron Crown, used for centuries to coronate the kings of Italy. The collection also includes early medieval goldsmith work, such as the votive crown of Queen Theodolinda. The museum offers a historical journey spanning fourteen centuries of art and history.

Monza Cathedral, officially known as the Basilica Minore di San Giovanni Battista, is located in the city's historic center. It is a religious building built between the 14th and 17th centuries. It houses the Iron Crown of Queen Theodelinda, one of the most significant jewels in Western history. The complex is known for its evocative pictorial decorations and historical charm.

Monza Gate is one of the historic entrances to Monza Park. It is a distinctive stone arch that marks the boundary between the urban area and the green space. Next to the arch is a yellow building, typical of the park's service buildings. The area is known for its proximity to the Monza National Racetrack.