G nomes, witches, goblins and knights all live in the ancient woods. Ready to look for them? From theme trails in Monza Park to a guided tour of the Bertini Hydroelectric Plant in Cornate d’Adda,…
Palazzo Arese Borromeo
A rchitecture of ‘Delizia’ (a particular neoclassical Italian country house style) built in the 17th Century, the imposing Palazzo Arese Borromeo stands in the heart of the historical centre of…
Villa Taverna
I n the hamlet of Canonica, Triuggio, in the heart of the Lambro valley, a majestic country residence - a ‘Villa di Delizia’ (villa of delight) - dominates the landscape in the Monza area of Brianza…
Sanctuary of Santa Maria Assunta in Rancate
I n the heart of Rancate, a hamlet of Triuggio, province of Monza e Brianza, the Sanctuary of Santa Maria Assunta traces its origins back to 1606. Built by Cardinal Federico Borromeo , it is so rich…
Former Convent and Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Brugora
I n the hamlet of Montesiro in Besana Brianza, in the province of Monza e Brianza, stands one of the most important Romanesque complexes in Brianza, consisting of a former women's convent and the…
Villa Bagatti Valsecchi
A long tree-lined avenue, the villa, its gardens and a large fountain. This is Villa Bagatti Valsecchi in Varedo (Monza e Brianza): a delightful noble residence surrounded by nature. The Bagatti…
La Rotonda, Tregasio
A small Pantheon - The Rotonda - in the Tregasio district of Triuggio, in the province of Monza e Brianza, is one of the most important examples of neoclassical art. The Rotonda was built in 1842 by…
Negri House
This house, located close to the Town Hall in the old town center of Berbenno , underwent renovation works that followed the rules of the 16th century palaces, maintaing only a few features of the…
Ranzetti House
The palace was built in the 16th century by the Ranzetti family and is one of the few noble houses in the district of Polaggia, a mainly rural settlement. The building is close to the church of St.…
Parravicini House
The building is located on the outskirts of the district of Crotti, in the highest part of Berbenno, along the Finale creek. The palace was the home of the Parravicini family , an ancient noble…
Piccioli House
The building, with balanced proportions, is located at the entrance of the town, in the historical center of Berbenno. It features an open courtyard fenced off by high crenellated walls and, at the…
Rural settlements in Berbenno
Maroggia The rural settlement of Maroggia has a peculiar location, on top of a natural spur cultivated with vineyards. Its origins date back to the early Middle ages, as proven by some architectural…