Monza and Brianza district, Lombardy, Italy

Places to visit near Monza

Monza is a city in Monza and Brianza district, Lombardy, Italy, home to about 119,618 people. Within 50 km by road there are 217 places to visit — 82 churches, 73 forts & heritage, 23 museums and 22 parks. The must-see places are Chiesa di Santa Maria Maddalena e Santa Teresa (1 km), Torretta Viscontea (1 km) and Monza Cathedral (1 km).

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Monza, Lombardy
Monza, Monza and Brianza district, Lombardy, Italy. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Monza at a glance

Location
Monza and Brianza district, Lombardy, Italy
Population
about 119,618
Coordinates
45.5800° N, 9.2725° E
Places within 50 km
217 (217 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Monza

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Monza: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Monza, by type

Churches near Monza

82 churches within 100 km of Monza. The closest is Chiesa di Santa Maria Maddalena e Santa Teresa (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Monza

73 forts & heritage within 100 km of Monza. The closest is Torretta Viscontea (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Monza

23 museums within 100 km of Monza. The closest is Villa Tittoni-Traversi (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Monza

22 parks within 100 km of Monza. The closest is Royal Gardens (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Monza

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Monza. The closest is Monza Park (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Monza

2 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Monza. The closest is Sasso del Guidino (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Monza

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 5 km on the road.

  1. Start in Monza
  2. 1 km Torretta Viscontea · heritage site, Monza and Brianza
  3. 1 km Monza Cathedral · church, Monza and Brianza
  4. 1 km Cappella di Teodolinda · church, Monza and Brianza
  5. 1 km Arengario di Monza · heritage site, Monza and Brianza
  6. 1 km Chiesa di Santa Maria Maddalena e Santa Teresa · church, Monza and Brianza
  7. 0 km Back to Monza

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From travellers near Monza

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How to reach Monza

    All places near Monza by distance

    Within 15 km of Monza

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Monza by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8282Chiesa di Santa Maria Maddalena e Santa Teresa (1 km)
    Forts & heritage7373Torretta Viscontea (1 km)
    Museums2323Villa Tittoni-Traversi (8 km)
    Parks2222Royal Gardens (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens88Monza Park (5 km)
    Other attractions55Villa Sioli Legnani (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Sasso del Guidino (17 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Moschea al-Rahmàn (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Isola (15 km)

    Monza: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Monza?

    Chiesa di Santa Maria Maddalena e Santa Teresa (church, about 1 km), Torretta Viscontea (heritage site, about 1 km), Monza Cathedral (church, about 1 km), Cappella di Teodolinda (church, about 1 km), Arengario di Monza (heritage site, about 1 km), Monumento A Giuseppe Garibaldi (heritage site, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Monza?

    217 places on Spotwander: 82 churches, 73 forts & heritage, 23 museums, 22 parks, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Monza?

    Chiesa di Santa Maria Maddalena e Santa Teresa, about 1 km by road; Monza Cathedral (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Monza?

    Torretta Viscontea, about 1 km by road; Arengario di Monza (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Monza?

    Villa Tittoni-Traversi, about 8 km by road; Pirelli HangarBicocca (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Monza?

    Start in Monza, visit Torretta Viscontea, then Monza Cathedral, then Cappella di Teodolinda, then Arengario di Monza, then Chiesa di Santa Maria Maddalena e Santa Teresa, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Monza?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Monza

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Monza’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Monza on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.