Railway Station Royal Waiting Room

On the 17^th August 1840 the railway line connecting Milan to Monza, the summer residence of the Hapsburg Court, was inaugurated. It was the second railway line in Italy after the Napoli-Portici one. To serve this short but important stretch, a station in neoclassical style was built, which was later demolished to be replaced by the new and still existing station (1882-1884).

Umberto I of Savoy, a great train traveller, ordered to build the Saletta Reale, a lounge destined to welcome the Royal Court and noble guests. Considered an interesting example of the then prevailing Eclectic style, the room is decorated with elegant floral motifs on the walls and a painting by Mosè Bianchi on the ceiling, entitled Genius of the Savoy (1883-1884). It now hosts cultural activities.

Source: http://www.turismo.monza.it/it/cosa-fare/94-saletta-reale-della-stazione  

Timetable 

Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday 3:30 -5:30 pm