Monza
Monza is a city and comune in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. Situated on the Lambro river about 15 kilometres north-northeast of Milan, it is the capital of the Province of Monza and Brianza and the largest city in the Brianza area. With a population of over 120,000 inhabitants, it is the third-largest city in Lombardy and forms part of the Milan metropolitan area.
At a glance
- Type
- City and comune, provincial capital
- Period
- Historic city
- Style
- Lombard city on the Lambro river
- Location
- Province of Monza and Brianza, Lombardy, Italy
Overview
Monza is a city and comune in the Lombardy region of northern Italy, situated on the Lambro river about 15 kilometres north-northeast of Milan. It is the capital of the Province of Monza and Brianza and the largest city in the Brianza area. With over 120,000 inhabitants it is the third-largest city in Lombardy.
History
Monza developed as the principal centre of the Brianza district, on the banks of the Lambro river north of Milan. Its growth led to its role as the capital of the Province of Monza and Brianza. The city forms part of the wider Milan metropolitan area.
What you see
Monza sits on the Lambro river in the Brianza region of Lombardy, about 15 kilometres from Milan. As the third-largest city in Lombardy, it combines urban districts with the riverside setting that has long shaped its development. Its position within the Milan metropolitan area connects it closely to the regional capital.
Cultural significance
As the capital of its province and the largest city of the Brianza, Monza is a major centre of northern Lombardy. Its standing as the third-largest city in the region marks it as one of the principal urban centres of the Milan metropolitan area.
Practical information
Check official website for current visiting information. Monza is located about 15 kilometres north-northeast of Milan in Lombardy.
Getting there
Monza is connected to Milan by frequent rail and road services, about 15 kilometres to the south-southwest. As part of the Milan metropolitan area, it is served by regional trains and motorway links to the regional capital and beyond.