Leisure: the Parco di Monza and the racing circuit
The Parco di Monza, 720 walled hectares established by Napoleon in 1805, with cycle paths, the Villa's Royal Gardens and the racing circuit; the Consorzio Villa Reale e Parco di Monza manages the complex. At the circuit, besides Formula 1, races, concerts and events.
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The Park
The Parco di Monza covers 720 hectares and is one of the largest walled parks in Europe. It was established on 14 September 1805 by Napoleon as a model farm estate and hunting reserve; today it has cycle paths, the Villa's Royal Gardens with their notable trees and, inside it, the national racing circuit. The Villa and the Park are managed by the Consorzio Villa Reale e Parco di Monza, based at viale Mirabellino 2.
Circuit and Villa
Besides the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix, the circuit hosts sports races, concerts, exhibitions and international events; guided tours include laps of the track. In the Villa's Court Theatre the «La Quinta Stagione» season showcases young performers.
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Updated: 2026-10-14
Updated: 2026-10-14
Updated: 2026-10-14
Reviewed: 10/22/2026 · by piero.avolio · rev. 1 · Period: → 2027-10-13
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