The city of Monza. Treasures of Queen Theodolinda.
The city of Monza is not only the Formula 1 racetrack.
It is here in the Duomo Cathedral, in the chapel of the Zavattari brothers, that the Museum of the Iron Crown is located, which houses the Crown of the Ancient Kingdom of Italy, one of the most famous masterpieces of medieval jewelry art. It consists of six fused quadrangular plates adorned with precious stones. This Crown was used to crown many emperors of the Holy Roman Empire, Charles V, Napoleon Bonaparte, and others. The chapel itself is a masterpiece of the 15th century. In addition, the museum at the Duomo Cathedral contains the treasures of the queen of the Lombards, Theodolinda: jewelry from the 3rd to 6th centuries, here are relics and jewelry of great value: the golden “Hen with Chicks”, the golden crown of Theodolinda, the diptych of Stilicho made of ivory, and a collection of oil ampoules from 6th-century pilgrims.
Monza boasts the Royal Villa and the largest enclosed park in Europe. Here you will learn about the intrigues, love affairs, and tragedies of the royal House of Savoy.
The city center is a pedestrian zone. Narrow medieval streets, buildings from the classical era, and the elegance of the liberty style, you will take a walk along the banks of the Lambro River.
Visit the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist – the main architectural monument of the city. It was built in the 6th century next to the palace of Queen Theodolinda of the Lombards. The height of the bell tower is 78 m. The frescoes in the cathedral depict the history of the queen in 45 episodes.
Also visit other attractions in Monza:
The Church of Saint Mary-in-Strada, which is located on the medieval road from Monza to Milan.
The Arengario – a magnificent example of a town hall building from the Commune era.
The Church of Saint Martyr Peter from the 14th century, which became a stronghold of the Inquisition.
The Church of Saint Mary and Saint Agatha – in the 13th century the most important church in Monza. The Royal Park.
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