Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix

A royal park outside Milan built for speed in 1922, a championship race held here almost without interruption since 1950, tifosi (diehard fans, mostly draped in Ferrari red) crossing barriers to reach the podium the instant the race ends: velocity and devotion clocked on the same afternoon, in woods that were never meant to hold either. Welcome to the temple of speed, welcome to Monza!

Monza circuit history: speed walled inside an imperial park

Inside the Parco di Monza, a nineteenth century royal estate has shared its silence with the Autodromo Nazionale for more than a century.

By The Editors

/ 28 Aug 2026

Vintage collage of the Parco di Monza, 1922 circuit diagram and archival photographs, Monza circuit history

An insider's guide to Bergamo: what to see, do and know

Journey to a city of two souls, from the ancient, walled Città Alta to the vibrant Città Bassa below. This guide unlocks Bergamo’s Renaissance treasures and culinary secrets for the traveler seeking a truly authentic Italy.

By The Editors

/ 22 Mar 2026

Night view of Piazza Vecchia in Bergamo Città Alta with illuminated historic buildings and the Contarini Fountain.

The ultimate guide to Milan: what to see, do and know

Forget what you think you know about Italy's capital of style. Beyond the runway lies a city of profound art, hidden courtyards, and subtle charms, and this guide is your key to unlocking its most authentic secrets.

By The Editors

/ 24 Feb 2026

A breathtaking sunrise view of the Duomo di Milano cathedral with the entrance of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II visible on the left under a soft morning sky.

An insider's guide to Monza: what to see, do and know

While many know it for the roar of its Formula One circuit, Monza holds a deeper story of Lombard queens, Napoleonic royalty, and sacred relics. This insider's guide reveals the authentic heart of an elegant city waiting just beyond Milan.

By The Editors

/ 31 Aug 2025

Aerial view of the Royal Villa of Monza, a grand white neoclassical palace surrounded by the manicured Royal Gardens in Monza, Italy.