The temple of speed
Built in 1922 inside the Parco di Monza in just 110 days, the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza is one of the oldest motor racing circuits in the world and the home of the Italian Formula 1 Grand Prix, held here almost every year since the start of the World Championship in 1950. It is known as the "Temple of Speed" because its long straights and fast bends make it the circuit with the highest average speeds in Formula 1.
In September the Grand Prix attracts tens of thousands of fans, the "tifosi", dressed in Ferrari red, who invade the track at the end of the race to celebrate under the podium. Among the most famous features is the old high-speed banked oval, built in 1955, with steeply sloping curves; no longer used for racing, it is a striking monument to motor sport. Throughout the year the circuit hosts other races, track days and events, and offers guided tours, including a walk or a ride along the track and visits to the pits and the podium.
Tip: check the calendar of guided tours; on some days you can drive your own car on the circuit or take a ride as a passenger in a racing car.
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