Monza

From Milan it's just under half an hour to Monza, a smaller Italian suburb but famous for its Formula 1 race in September, and if you're visiting, a race visit to the historic Monza circuit will be a huge experience. Racing is held all year round with both cars and motorcycles. Also visit the bookshop, Libreria Acquati, which has thousands of book titles, posters and over 15,000 titles, posters and interesting small items related to motorsport.

During its long and bloody history, Monza has been besieged no less than 32 times, but only Porta d'Agrate bears witness to the original fortification structure. Also pass by the historic centre of the city which has, among others, the beautiful Santa Maria in Strada, a medieval church, from the end of the 14th century, with a very nice terracotta facade. The beautiful Duomo di Monza is the part of Monza's historic inner city that is also filled with shops, restaurants and cosy sidewalk cafes and a really lively and happy atmosphere.

Take a walk in Monza Park and the Royal Palace Gardens, one of the largest of its kind surrounded by a wall. The park is around 685 hectares in size and is located at the northern end of the city.