Pistacchiodo Gelateria, Monza

Pistacchiodo gelateria is an independent ice cream parlour located only two minutes away by foot from  Monza's central train station in the small residential piazza Indipendenza. Pistacchiodo is a hidden gem of a gelateria with friendly staff and an excellent range of ice creams, granitas, frapes, ice lollies and crepes in the cooler months. They even make whole semifreddo cheesecake-style cakes to take away for special occasions.

In the summer months the counter is frequently covered in fresh melons, strawberries and oranges,  underlining the freshness and quality of the ingredients used in all of the ice creams which are prepared  on site. All of Pistacchiodo's delicious flavours are produced according to the season, and the quality is always excellent. 

Pistacchiodo shouldn't be missed whilst in Monza as it is one of the best gelaterias in the region.

Monza Grand Prix Circuit (Autodrome)

Monza is a stunning City, well known for it's racing circuit which attracts hundreds of thousands of people to the area in September for the Grand Prix. The Autodrome is the oldest of the F1 tracks still to be used and is set in the stunning grounds of Villa Reale, an amazing former Royal Palace with sweeping greenlands, a small lake and external Villa's in the park surrounding it, as well as a racing circuit?!

Ville Reale, Monza

It's easy to walk to Villa Reale from the City centre as it sits near to the northern edge of the centre, but the circuit is a few miles beyond that point. There is a couple of bus services that run from Monza, up Viale Brianza near to the F1 circuit, but I would certainly recommend setting off early and walking through the park. There is a delightful stop off point half way through the park at a small cafe based next to the lake, which looks like something from a fairytale. A small castle style building which has lots of outside seating and could be in the middle of knowhere when your sat there, such is the quiteness and tranquility of the place (until you hear the roar of the F1 cars) Certainly worth a visit.

Monza Autodrome