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Lecco · Lombardy
Things to see in Montevecchia
In Montevecchia the atlas lists 2 historic places: 2 historic villas and palaces.
For most of these places we don’t have verified opening hours yet: always check the official website before you go.
Don’t miss: Villa Vittadini.
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The town
Montevecchia is a small village in Lecco province, between Milan and the city of Lecco, in northern Italy.
Montevecchia is most renowned for its cosy historical center, Montevecchia alta, which lies on the top of a tall hill offering great views on the entire Po Plain. For this reason it's known as the Tetto della Brianza (Brianza's rooftop)
The hill it also stands in the middle of the Parco Regionale di Montevecchia e della Valle del Curone, a green and quiet oasis in the middle of the busy and noisy Brianza.
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Getting there
By car: You can reach Montevecchia by car from Milan (about 45 minutes), take the A51 (tangenziale est) motorway northward up to Agrate, then continue toward Lecco until you reach Cernusco Lombardone, then turn left toward Montevecchia.
Be aware that in sunny days it can become overcrowded and park your car can become a difficult task.
By train: You can also reach the park by train, from Milano to Cernusco-Lombardone/Merate station, but it's a bit far from the park border and the first part of the journey can be boring. Take a map with you, the path to the park border is not always well marked.
Once you are inside the park, you can reach the top of the hill if you don't mind to climb a bit.
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What to see, according to Wikivoyage
Montevecchia alta is worth a visit to enjoy spectacular views over the po' plain. You can spot Milan skyscrapers in the distance, and even the Appennines on the other side of the plain if the weather is particularly good (best view are in sunny and windy days, unfortunately Milan's smog usually pollute the view).
Just stroll around the old village, the center is forbidden to cars.
In the main plaza you can spot Villa Agnesi, here the great Italian matematician Maria Gaetana Agnesi lived for a while. The villa is privately owned and it is not accessible.
Climb to the highest point of the village, the Santuario della Beata Vergine del Carmelo. On Sunday the terrace is opened for free.
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