Monza

Monza is a city located in northern Italy, capital of the province of Monza and Brianza, in the Lombardy region.

Description

It is the third largest city in the Lombardy region and the most important economic, industrial and administrative center of the Brianza area. Remarkable its textile and publishing industry. It is located about 20 km northeast of Milan.

It is the capital of the province of Monza and Brianza, created on May 12, 2004 and effective in 2009.

Monza has a population of around 122,000. The Lambro River, a tributary of the Po River, runs through the city.

History

Iron Crown

It was the ancient capital of the Lombards. Much of its historical importance is due to the Lombard queen Teodolinda, who in 595 ordered the construction of the cathedral in which the Iron Crown of Lombardy is preserved, which according to tradition was made with one of the nails used in the crucifixion of Christ. Said crown would be received in the chapel of the Public Palace of Bologna for the coronation of Carlos V. The iron crown of the Caesars was also received in the Basilica of San Petronio (patron saint of Bologna). The Iron Crown of Monza appears in the Catalan Romanesque painting by the master of Pedret, in one of the friezes of San Pedro de Burgal, as a symbol of the Lombard kingdom.

In 1900 the anarchist Gaetano Bresci assassinated Umberto I of Italy in the city of Monza. The architect and designer Gualtiero Galmanini was the author of the urban plans of the city of Monza in the XX century.

Demographics

Graphic of demographic evolution of Monza between 1861 and 2001

Source ISTAT - Wikipedia graphics

Monuments and places of interest

• Royal Villa of Monza, with its gardens and park;
• Arengario de Monza, old town hall located in the old town;
• Autodromo Nazionale Monza de F1.
• Cathedral of Monza, dedicated to Saint John the Baptist.

Sports

Regarding motor racing, the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, venue of the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix, stands out internationally.

And as for soccer, the local club, AC Monza, has participated in Serie A, the first division of national soccer, since the 2022-23 season. It plays its home matches at the Brianteo Stadium, whose capacity exceeds 18,000 spectators.

Notable people