The historic center of Monza preserves some of the artistic and cultural treasures of the city of Brianza. In a few square kilometers, walking along well-kept streets, you cross centuries of history, letting yourself be conquered by symbolic monuments such as the Cathedral, the Tower of Teodolinda, the Arengario and the numerous churches scattered throughout. The historic center of Monza, therefore, is undoubtedly among the things to see if you decide to visit the area. If you are planning a visit to Monza , for one or more days, you should definitely include a walk through the historic centre in your calendar. In fact, this is undoubtedly the best way to get to know the city of Brianza , its history, its artistic heritage and its cultural background. In particular, there are some points in the historic center of Monza that cannot be ignored. Here is a short itinerary so you don’t get lost. 
The Duomo complex
This virtual tour cannot fail to start from the beating heart of the city: the Monza Cathedral , with all that it houses. In fact, inside the minor Basilica of San Giovanni Battista (this is its real name) there are some of the most precious pieces that Monza has to offer to tourists: the wonderful Theodolinda Chapel, theArcimboldo’s Tree of Life, a rich series of prestigious frescoes , the Iron Crown and the Treasure Museum and Cathedral of Monza .
The Arengario palace
Just over 100 metres on foot from the Duomo, stands the other symbol of Monza: the Palazzo dell’Arengario , the ancient town hall. Its importance is also confirmed by its strategic position, as it overlooks Piazza Roma , the nerve center of the city, from which all the main streets branch off. Today, the building is used as an exhibition space , while the ancient collections that filled it have been transferred to the nearby Civic Museums , housed in the Casa degli Umiliati .
The Civic Museums of Monza
The distance between the Arengario and the Museums is truly minimal, less than 300 metres, once again passing close to the Duomo. To confirm that walking around Monza is very easy. The building where the museums are located was an old reception house for lay members of religious orders . Today, the two floors of the building house both archaeological finds and paintings from the 16th to the 20th century , as well as temporary exhibitions .
The Longobard Tower, the Teodolinda Tower and the Viscontea Tower
If, leaving the Civic Museums, you head towards the Lambro river , you have the opportunity to admire two towers, which are also very characteristic. They are the Lombard Tower , the only one from that period still intact, and the Tower of Teodolinda , from the Middle Ages. Also along the Lambro is the 19th century Torre Viscontea , but moved further south, approximately 500 metres from the other two.
The Ponte dei Leoni and the remains of the Ponte d’Arena
Near the Tower of Teodolinda, it is also possible to admire the Ponte dei Leoni , the most famous of those that cross the Lambro river. It was built in the mid-1800s, with the intention of enhancing the Austrian Empire. To make room for it, what remained of the old Ponte d’Arena was demolished, much larger but already partially destroyed by a flood, the last remains of which are still visible.
The churches and other monuments of the historic center of Monza
Finally and in no particular order, some other places of historical and artistic interest deserve to be mentioned, such as the monument to the fallen located in Piazza Trento e Trieste . The same can be said for the numerous churches scattered throughout the city, such as Santa Maria in Strada , San Maurizio (where legend has it that the nun from Monza took her vows), Santa Maria al Carrobiolo and San Pietro Martire .
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