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Serrone of Villa Reale

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Museo del Serrone della Villa Reale, Monza

The second place worthy of a stop on our two-wheeled tour, the Greenhouse or "Serrone" (also known as the Orangery) was originally created in 1790 to house citrus fruits and exotic or rare and precious plants in winter.

It was designed by the architect Giuseppe Piermarini, who was inspired by the Orangery at Schönbrunn Palace, and was commissioned by Ferdinand of Habsburg-Este, who inaugurated it on the occasion of his 20th wedding anniversary with Maria Beatrice Ricciarda d'Este. 

This structure, measuring 100 metres long, 6 metres wide and 7 metres high, stretches along the courtyard of honour in the north wing of Villa Reale, with 26 large arched windows interspersed with pilasters on the outside. It has been restored several times, thanks to a system of sliding modular panels designed to adapt its spaces to different needs, and today the Serrone hosts cultural events and exhibitions of modern and contemporary art.

Still inside the gardens of Villa Reale, next to the Serrone, we absolutely recommend a visit to the Serrone Rose Garden, an unavoidable stop especially if you visit Monza Park during the spring months.

Founded in 1964 on the initiative of Niso Fumagalli, an industrialist and president of the Candy company as well as founder of the Italian Rose Association, it was made possible thanks to the flair of architects Vittorio Faglia and Francesco Clerici and land made available by the city council.

The Monza Park Rose Garden is the venue for the National Rose Competition, which each year rewards the most fragrant rose, the rose of the year and the most beautiful Italian rose. It is home to more than 4,000 rose varieties created by rose growers from all over the world, as well as an astonishing collection of antique cultivars, which border a pergola and a water lily pond. It is a functional and very pleasant environment with paths specially designed for the public that harmonises perfectly with the enchanting surroundings.

Take me here: Serrone of Villa Reale

Places

Rotonda dell'Appiani

  • Art & Culture
Rotonda degli Appiani
58 mt

Villa Reale of Monza

  • Art & Culture
Villa Reale of Monza
107 mt

Niso Fumagalli Rose Garden

The Niso Fumagalli rose garden alongside the Villa Reale in Monza hosts more than 4000 rose varieties from all over the world.
  • Active & Green
Niso Fumagalli Rose Garden
129 mt

Royal gardens of monza

40 hectares for romantic walks, between art and nature. The Monza Royal Gardens also contain a charming rose garden.
  • Active & Green
Giardini Reali di Villa Reale, Monza - @inLombardia
173 mt

Royal Villa of Monza and gardens

  • Art & Culture
Villa Reale, Monza - @inLombardia
188 mt

The Twin Oaks of Villa Reale

Size, position, elegance: this is why the famous oaks of the Royal Villa excel among the tree monuments of Monza and Brianza.
  • Art & Culture
The Twin Oaks of Villa Reale
197 mt

Torretta Viscontea

  • Art & Culture
Torretta Viscontea - Parco di Monza - ph: Ilcittadinomb.it
416 mt

CAPPELLA ESPIATORIA

  • Art & Culture
CAPPELLA ESPIATORIA
439 mt

Cappella espiatoria

  • Art & Culture
Cappella espiatoria
471 mt

Mulino Colombo - Museo Etnologico

  • Art & Culture
Mulino Colombo - Museo Etnologico
1.06 km

From the pulpit: Monza’s Arengario

  • Art & Culture
Arengario in Piazza Roma, Monza.
1.12 km

INFOPOINT MONZA - PIAZZA TRENTO E TRIESTE

  • Art & Culture
Infopoint piazza trento e trieste
1.16 km

Villa Mirabellino

  • Art & Culture
Villa Mirabellino - Parco di Monza - ph fondoambiente.it
1.19 km

Duomo di Monza

A history of more than 1400 years and a priceless treasure are kept in the basilica dedicated to St. John the Baptist.
  • Religious Tourism
Duomo di Monza, Churches of Monza
1.23 km

Chapel of teodolinda

In the Cathedral of Monza, a chapel tells the story of Queen Teodolinda.
  • Religious Tourism
Chapel of Teodolinda
1.25 km

MUSEI CIVICI DI MONZA

  • Art & Culture
Musei Civici
1.3 km

Villa Mirabello

  • Art & Culture
Villa Mirabello - monzaindiretta.it
1.41 km

Monza Park

  • Active & Green
Monza Park
1.76 km

Vedano al Lambro

Near Monza, in the Lambro Valley. From Villa Zendali to the Church of Santo Stefano, discover the treasures of Vedano al Lambro.
  • Art & Culture
Vedano al Lambro, Il Giardino dei Finzi Contini
1.77 km

Autodromo Nazionale di Monza

Motor sports and high speeds
  • Sport
Autodromo Nazionale di Monza
1.81 km

Events

SAUL LEITER - A WINDOW DOTTED WITH RAINDROPS

Belvedere Villa Reale, viale Brianza 1
01/05/2025 - 27/07/2025
  • Art & Culture
Saul Leiter
185 mt

REGGIA CONTEMPORANEA

Viale Brianza 1, Monza
06/12/2022 - 31/12/2025
  • Art & Culture
Reggia Contemporanea
195 mt

Clone of MIRABELLO CULTURA 2024

Villa Reale
16/01/2025 - 31/12/2025
  • Art & Culture
MIRABELLO CULTURA 2024
210 mt

VILLE APERTE IN BRIANZA 2025

Vari luoghi
03/05/2025 - 11/05/2025
  • Active & Green
Ville Aperte 2025
211 mt

Nordic Walking nel Parco

Parco di Monza - vari luoghi
01/09/2024 - 30/06/2025
  • Active & Green
Nordic walking Parco di Monza
954 mt

SPECIAL OPENINGS FOR MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITIONS

Vari luoghi
20/04/2025 - 01/05/2025
  • Art & Culture
Veduta aerea del centro storico
1.26 km

MONZA VISIONARIA 2025

Vari luoghi
Monza
06/05/2025 - 15/05/2025
  • Music and show
Monza Visionaria 2025
1.26 km

Merate incontra l'autore

Biblioteca Civica A. Manzoni
Piazza Riva Spoleti, 1, 23807, Merate, LC
10/05/2025
  • Art & Culture
Merate incontra l'autore
6.12 km

Festa del salame

Campofiorenzo
Via Don Consonni, 2, Casatenovo, 23880
25/04/2025 - 11/05/2025
  • Food & Wine
Festa del salame
9.09 km

Villa Greppi di Bussero - già Villa Casati

Via Giuseppe Greppi, 1, 23880, Casatenovo, LC
04/05/2025
  • Art & Culture
Villa Greppi di Bussero - già Villa Casati
11.43 km

Parità in pillole di Irene Facheris

Villa Mariani
Via Buttafava, 54, Casatenovo, 23880
29/05/2025
  • Art & Culture
Parità in pillole di Irene Facheris
11.44 km

Villa Mapelli Mozzi di Casatenovo, un bellissimo dono di nozze per sposi fortunati

Villa Mapelli Mozzi
Via Carminati de Brambila, 3, 23880, Lc
03/05/2025
  • Art & Culture
Villa Mapelli Mozzi di Casatenovo, un bellissimo dono di nozze per sposi fortunati
11.47 km

Domeniche in concerto

Lomagna Auditorium
Via Roma, 2, Lomagna, 23871
25/05/2025
  • Music and show
Domeniche in concerto
11.59 km

Domeniche in concerto

Auditorium
Via Roma, 2, Lomagna, 23871
15/06/2025
  • Music and show
Domeniche in concerto
11.59 km

Villa Greppi di Bussero già Villa Casati

Via Giuseppe Greppi, Casatenovo, 23880
11/05/2025
  • Art & Culture
Villa Greppi di Bussero già Villa Casati
11.59 km

Le filippiche atto finale

Auditorium
Viale Parini, 1, Casatenovo, 23880
15/05/2025
  • Art & Culture
Le filippiche atto finale
11.94 km

The greatest show

Auditorium Casatenovo
Via Parini, 1, Casatenovo, 23880
09/05/2025
  • Art & Culture
The greatest show
11.97 km

"Bella e perduta" di Paolo Rumiz

Monastero della Misericordia
Via Misericordia, Missaglia, 23873
06/06/2025
  • Art & Culture
"Bella e perduta" di Paolo Rumiz
12.65 km

L'altro Verdi e l'altro Puccini: due operisti da camera

Monastero della Misericordia
Via della Misericordia, 25, Missaglia, 23873
18/05/2025
  • Music and show
L'altro Verdi e l'altro Puccini: due operisti da camera
12.66 km

Tre secoli di musica in Europa: da Rossini a Morricone 

Villa Nava Rusconi
Via Schiapparelli, 12, Monticello Brianza, 23876
02/06/2025
  • Music and show
Tre secoli di musica in Europa: da Rossini a Morricone 
12.82 km

Activities

Cripta | escape room | Clues Hunt Milano

  • Lifestyle
Cripta | escape room | Clues Hunt Milano
9.1 km

Il regno dell'Oltre | Escape room | Clues Hunt Milano

  • Lifestyle
Il regno dell'Oltre | Escape room | Clues Hunt Milano
9.1 km

La Bottega di Leonardo | Escape room | Clues Hunt Milano

  • Lifestyle
La Bottega di Leonardo | Escape room | Clues Hunt Milano
9.1 km

Cimitero Monumentale in Milan, a real open-air museum

  • Art & Culture
Cimitero Monumentale in Milan, a real open-air museum
14.1 km

Where to sleep

LT IL CAMINO FELICE - 201

MONZA
LT IL CAMINO FELICE - 201
357 mt

Locazione Turistica Moon House

MONZA
Locazione Turistica Moon House
430 mt

LOCAZIONE TURISTICA APPARTAMENTO MODERNO E SPAZIOSO IN CENTRO

MONZA
LOCAZIONE TURISTICA APPARTAMENTO MODERNO E SPAZIOSO IN CENTRO
659 mt

B&B LE CASETTE

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B&B LE CASETTE
674 mt

LOCAZIONE TURISTICA NAIF APARTMENT

MONZA
LOCAZIONE TURISTICA NAIF APARTMENT
738 mt

CAV APPIANI 7

MONZA
CAV APPIANI 7
765 mt

LOCAZIONE TURISTICA IL NIDO

MONZA
LOCAZIONE TURISTICA IL NIDO
848 mt

LOCAZIONE TURISTICA BALSAMO CHIARA

Monza
LOCAZIONE TURISTICA BALSAMO CHIARA
873 mt

ANTICA TRATTORIA DELL'UVA

Monza
ANTICA TRATTORIA DELL'UVA
879 mt

FORESTERIA LOMBARDA CARRO ROOMS

MONZA
FORESTERIA LOMBARDA CARRO ROOMS
894 mt

LOCANDA DELL'UVA

Monza
LOCANDA DELL'UVA
894 mt

B&B AL GIARDINO SEGRETO

Monza
B&B AL GIARDINO SEGRETO
947 mt

CAV ITALIANWAY PUCCINI 3

MONZA
CAV ITALIANWAY PUCCINI 3
970 mt

LOCAZIONE TURISTICA BOITO 35

MONZA
LOCAZIONE TURISTICA BOITO 35
1 km

FORESTERIA LOMBARDA SAN PAOLO MONZA

Monza
FORESTERIA LOMBARDA SAN PAOLO MONZA
1.01 km

CAV RESIDENZA LAMBRETTO

Monza
CAV RESIDENZA LAMBRETTO
1.09 km

Hotel Karol

Monza
Hotel Karol
1.09 km

LOCAZIONE TURISTICA CLAVENNA TIZIANO

MONZA
LOCAZIONE TURISTICA CLAVENNA TIZIANO
1.1 km

Albergo Fantello

Monza
Albergo Fantello
1.1 km

I-HOST MONZA 20 SUB 4

MILANO
I-HOST MONZA 20 SUB 4
1.1 km