Monticello Brianza

Monticello Brianza is a comune in the Province of Lecco in the Italian region Lombardy with 4223 inhabitants ( 31 December 2012).

Geography

Monticello Brianza is located about 15 km southwest of the provincial capital of Lecco and 30 km north-east of the metropolis of Milan in the Brianza area.

The neighboring municipalities are Barzanò Besana in Brianza ( MB), Casatenovo, Cassago Brianza, Missaglia, Renate (MB) and Viganò.

Sports

On 1 June 2002, the 19th stage of the Giro d' Italia ended with in the beginning Cambagio in Monticello Brianza.

Festivals & Attractions

  • Feast of the local patron saint Agatha of Catania on 5 February.

Personalities

  • Piero Maggioni (1931-1995) - Italian painter, was born here.
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