In the region of Lombardy, lies Monza – just 9 minutes by train from Milan Central Station making it the perfect city for raising a family or living away from the bustle of Milan but being close enough to enjoy the cities facilities.  Monza is famous for its park – the biggest walled park in Europe which houses a farm, horse riding school, river, forest, cafes and of course the famous Gran Prix Track.

Things to do in Monza:  The city centre of Monza has many shops to enjoy, the cathedral square is delightful and this is where the Monza Museum is located which hosts the crown of Queen Teodolinda.  Taking an afternoon stroll through the city or park with a compulsory gelato (ice-cream) is a great Sunday activity.  Within the park, you will find Villa Reale – this is a beautiful Neo-Classical Palace with an Orangerie and flower garden, which can be visited at the weekend. There are also many events throughout the year such as concerts in the park and of course the Gran Prix.

Monza Surroundings:  Monza is connected by road and rail to Lake Como, both the Como and Lecco sections of the lake are reached easily.  Here you can find swimming pools and lake access (Lido) and access to mountain ranges for skiing in Winter and Hiking in summer months.  Monza is on the direct train line to Switzerland offering beautiful views and a different country to explore.  The cities of Bergamo, Como, Pavia, Brescia, Lake Garda towns are all short distances away and offer different landscapes and culinary delights.

Social Groups:  Monza has an expats group on Facebook with helpful information for moving to Monza.

Relocation Agents:  There are many housing agencies and relocation agents who work with GIS Monza, we are happy to suggest these to you.