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    Pinacoteca di Brera

    4.4 (41 reviews)
    Closed 8:30 am - 7:00 pm

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    John H.

    If you want Classical Renaissance Art you will enjoy your visit. I like how local artisans set up shop out in front. Plenty of eateries nearby.

    Christina C.

    I know this is maybe crazy but I was expecting more from Pinacoteca di Brera. I was hoping to get more paintings of Tizian, Rafael, Caravaggio and other Renaissance artists, but there is a lot of pre renaissance biblical & religious paintings. Also just few paintings of Rafael and 2 Caravaggio paintings. Unless you are historian and know all this biblical themes. The gallery extremely small compare to other European galleries. It took us 1.5 h tops. I don't regret coming because its still nice gallery over all and beautiful yard and Brera cafe its very charming. I think 15 eur per person its a bit expensive for the ticket.

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    Bruce K.

    Large. 2 hours. No wifi. Get the audio guide. Two hours here in this large art museum that is well organized and contains not just Italian art but all sorts of classic European art from older to newer though not quite modern. Expect at least two hours here. Definitely get the audio guide and be prepared with a proximity card for your payment as for some odd reason they did not have the capability of accepting the usual chip card. Fortunately, Google Pay worked. Four stars because much of the art is backlit by bright white lights and the reflective glass made it difficult to get good pictures. Yes, pictures are allowed without flash. [Review 10716 overall, 484 of 2019.]

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    David F.

    On our final day in Milan, with time for one last museum, we opted for Pinacoteca di Brera - a great choice as it turned out. We came to the museum after a stroll through the lovely Brera neighborhood and almost missed the rather unassuming entrance. You come in through a magnificent courtyard and then go up a stairway to the second floor and entrance. The Brera is one of those lovely museums you can just get lost in. The numerous rooms trace the development of art from early to more modern stages. There is an immense amount of history and art here, and we found even a couple hours is not enough to cover the whole museum. So unfortunately, at some point we had to skip ahead and make sure we didn't miss some of the highlights before having to go. We loved the paintings by Vincenzo Campi, brilliantly colored, alive images of 16th-century daily life. We had trouble finding the famous "The Kiss" by Hayez. Fortunately, a helpful museum guide guided us through the gallery labyrinth to see it in its current holding spot pending restoral. A feast for art lovers and the best museum we visited in Milan.

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    Norm K.

    This museum was a great stop while we were doing a walking trip in Milan. There are so many paintings, some that are quite unusual and daring given their age. One could not hope to see the entire collection without rapidly walking through. If I lived in or near Milan, I'd visit here several times to see most of the items. If you have but one museum you're planning to see in Milan, make it the Pinacoteca.

    Jay Y.

    If you can go to only one museum in Milano, Pinacoteca di Brera is it. In fact, I would rank this Pinacoteca as one of the best museums I have been in the world! As a part of the library in the hip Brera district, this Pinacoteca holds an incredible amount of Italian paintings, ranging from the Byzantine art to Renaissance masterpieces to the more modern works. Even if you just speed through the museum, you'll be here for at least an hour to see all the magnificent works in here! While Pinacoteca di Brera lacks world-famous headliners like Louvre's Mona Lisa or Uffizi's Birth of Venus, its collection quality is no less than the more famous counterparts! Many works by master artists like Caravaggio and Caneletto are worth scrutinizing at least for minutes, and some like Bellini's "Madonna and Child" are simply gorgeous surprises that will guarantee to make you at least pause. Thanks to this museum's superb organization, you can see the evolution and the theme of the artwork by eras and regions! If you can, definitely try to go on Thursday night! Typically, the museum offers not only super late night opening (art until 10!) but also incredibly discounted admission of €3 (basically free for the amount of art) - and occasionally even music student performances to further enhance your museum experience. Like the Duomo and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Pinacoteca di Brera is certainly a must-go destination in Milano. Seriously, don't miss it! --- tl;dr version: 1) One of the best museums in the city and even the world 2) Well-organized and impressive collection of Italian art 3) Thursday night for the best experience 4) Must-go destination in Milano

    Neline S.

    I'm enchanted by this place and for a brief moment, I thought about seriously applying to art school in Milan just so I can continuously come back here and absorb all the beauty and creativity. Next to the museum is the Accademia de Belle Arti so I was extremely jealous the students had access to all the fine art while they in class creating their own. I literally spent two hours here indulging myself with all the sculptures and paintings.

    Steven H.

    Even if your visit to Milan is a short one, you should not miss this gem of a museum. It contains an incredible selection of mainly italian art from the 14th century onward, including some stunningly beautiful frescoes and Caravaggios (and even a couple of gorgeous, small Canalettos). Among the other highlights for me were the works of Francesco Hayez, of whom I had never heard before and whose works are beautiful, and the Rubens interpretation of the Last Supper in one of the last galleries. I would allot at least 90 minutes to see this museum, which is housed in a beautifully restored classic building.

    Kirk M.

    So, I was going to walk here using the 'Secret Garden' recommended at the Bulgari where we are staying. The garden is beautiful by the way. However, this secret route is closed for six months. So, I had to go in a huge square on the city sidewalks around the garden on the outside.. It was easy really.. I used my local scope app to direct me here. The museum was filled with amazing biblical artworks and a few large sculptures. You walk into the courtroom outside then climb some steps to the second level ( where you buy tickets ) Zi think it was around 6 - 7 euros entrance fee. It was fairly large with many rooms filled with paintings and fresco rooms! I recommend going to see this attraction.

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    Duomo di Milano - Duomo Di Milano

    Duomo di Milano

    4.7(367 reviews)
    0.9 kmCentro Storico

    The Duomo was truly breathtaking and incredibly intricate. We spent a long time admiring the…read moredetails. We purchased the terrace access via stairs for 15 euro each for 9:30 am. I recommend showing up earlier in the morning to avoid the crowds. There are different entrances depending on the ticket you purchase. The staircase is narrow and the turns are quick and can feel a little claustrophobic. Every part of the Duomo is worth taking a moment to take it in.

    Magical and a must visit if you are in the city of Milan…read more Be sure to secure a reservation online and print out the tickets or you can just open your phone to scan your QR code. You can buy tickets the day of, but the lines were so long. I wouldn't recommend it! You don't want to spend your day waiting in line. Reserving a time slot online was soooo easy!! People who secure online can bypass the line by simply walking towards the BACK. There will be a lot of workers to help guide you. Before going into the cathedral, there is a restroom to use but for a fee. 2 euros per person and I paid with a credit card. Wear comfortable walking shoes. The cathedral is not stroller friendly and it is not handicap friendly so keep that in mind. You will have to walk up and down stairs. Very manageable! Give yourself time to enjoy the cathedral in all the angles!

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    Duomo di Milano - Chose not to pay for visit because of these idiots. Save us some $$$. Their loss. Ha!

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    Chose not to pay for visit because of these idiots. Save us some $$$. Their loss. Ha!

    L.O.V.E.

    L.O.V.E.

    4.3(9 reviews)
    0.9 kmCentro Storico

    L.O.V.E. While…read morewandering from the Museo del Duomo to San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, I needed to find something besides another cathedral, which is what I wanted to see, to capture my husband's attention. After checking out the Starbucks Reserve Roastery around the corner, we stumbled across this monumental sculpture by Maurizio Cattelan. Also known as Il Dito, or The Finger, it is a giant hand with all of the fingers cut off except for the middle finger sculpted from Carrara marble. L.O.V.E. The name L.O.V.E. stands for Libertà, Odio, Vendetta, Eternità, which translates to Freedom, Hatred, Revenge, Eternity. It is located in Piazza Affari in front of the Italian Stock Exchange, although it did not start there originally. Coincidence?? Art brings the world together. While talking to the manager of Tavola at a Wine and Food Event in The Woodlands, he actually told us a story about Maurizio Cattelan, whose piece The Comedian sold for $6.2 million. Interesting to learn more about this self-trained Milano based artist who uses humor and satire in his works of art. My husband did share our Milan photos with that manager. We bonded over L.O.V.E.

    L.O.V.E. aka Il Dito (Italian for 'the finger') is a sculpture consisting of a hand with the middle…read morefinger. The name L.O.V.E. is the acronym of "Libertà, Odio, Vendetta, Eternità" ("Freedom, Hatred, Revenge, Eternity"). The sculpture is placed in front of the Italian stock exchange. It's a fun art piece to check out that wasn't too out of the way.

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    L.O.V.E. - Maurizio Catellan finger sculpture in front of Italian Stock Exchange - is it really L.O.V.E.? Viva Italia!!

    Maurizio Catellan finger sculpture in front of Italian Stock Exchange - is it really L.O.V.E.? Viva Italia!!

    L.O.V.E. - Liberta, Odio, Vendetta, Eternita( L.O.V.E. sculpture- Freedom, Hate, Vengeance, Eternity) by Maurizio Catellan, Milan, September 2023.

    Liberta, Odio, Vendetta, Eternita( L.O.V.E. sculpture- Freedom, Hate, Vengeance, Eternity) by Maurizio Catellan, Milan, September 2023.

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    Corso Vittorio Emanuele

    Corso Vittorio Emanuele

    5.0(2 reviews)
    0.9 kmCentro Storico

    Corso Vittorio Emanuele (through Piazza del Duomo to Via Mercanti) gets my vote for best pedestrian…read morewalking / shopping street ever! It has really been spruced up for Expo 2015.

    Once upon a time, Milano used to be a busy city, constantly on the run, always late for your next…read moredaily routine. Being Italy's commercial, financial, fashion capital, it just made sense to ONLY reserve a tiny spot for pedestrians to stroll around (young generations prefer to refere to such a past time as "fare una vasca"... which literally means to swim from one end to the next of a pool). Corso Vittorio Emanuele has seen it all... from the opening of McDonald's in the (distant) 80s, to the competition (Burger King) taking over the Duomo location. From an historic landmark (an old cinema called ASTRA) being converted into a store (Zara)... It has hosted many a street performance (break dancing, rapping & freestyle sessions). It has been the go-to place for younger generations that wanted to spend a funny afternoon together (a few cinemas, lots of shopping stores, a few decent food joints). It brings pedestrians from the Duomo square to the San Babila square (from which one can find Via Montenapoleone for some (window) shopping). Though now there are other pedestrian sites along the line (Via Dante and the streets around Sforza Castle, hopefully not limited to the duration of the Expo). When i think of THE pedestrian street of Milan. .. this is what comes to mind.

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    Corso Buenos Aires - Qui anche i tram sono più eleganti :-)

    Corso Buenos Aires

    4.0(21 reviews)
    1.5 kmPalestro

    Corso Buenos Aires is known for being one of the most significant and busy shopping zones of Milan…read more It's accessible by the Red M1 metro line to: Porta Venezia, Lima, and Lonetta (sorry, spelling may be off) as the zone spans 1.2km. It is also walkable from Duomo although I didn't attempt this since it was raining. This is a good shopping retreat for those who need a break from the haute couture of Via Monte Napoleone and neighboring luxury shops and are looking for H&M, OVS, and other stores of that type. However, as a tourist from NYC, I would not make this a destination if I were to revisit Milan. This is not out of snobbery (as I like brands of all price points), but just an FYI for those who can get the same/similar clothes for cheaper back home.

    The Corso Buenos Aires is a nice about 1,5 km long shopping street (about 300 stores) with a lot…read moreof different bars, restaurants and coffe shops to take break from shopping. If you stay in Milan for a holiday I could recommend it cause it's close to the central station, to Brera and well connected via the metro M1 to the inner city, or the tram 9 to Naviglio. Close to the Porta Venecia ther's a unique Park, the wonderful Giardini Publici Indro Montanelli, which was a former zoo and you can still see some elements of the zoo architecture in it and also the museum of natural history which not only contains the remains of the former zoo aimals but also some interesting and dramatically staged dioramas and some rare dinosaur skeletons. The museum of modern art is right behind the park and also within walking distance of the Porta Venecia where the Corso Buenos Aires orignates.

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    Naviglio Grande - Just ok pizza

    Naviglio Grande

    4.7(15 reviews)
    2.9 kmPorta Genova

    Such a hip little area to explore while in Milan! I stayed in the Navigli district during my visit…read more and it was definitely the best decision that I made. First off, the views of the canal (Naviglio Grande) are stunning! It's safe and a wonderful place to get your stroll on. Every morning I'd see people out running, walking their dogs, and taking a stroll up and down the canal. Public transit is so easy to access and will take you to any part of the city from here. Also, there are a ton of cute restaurants, bars, and shops! This is the place to be at night. If you want a nice aperitivo, you HAVE to check out Navigli in the evenings! There are literally tons of bars and restaurants advertising their aperitivo hour and trying to scoop you up into their places. The music is bumping and there are live street performers and several vendors out on the street selling all kinds of things. This is the epicenter of Milan's urban nightlife and it's so fun! When in Milan, you should definitely make some time to check out Navigli.

    A recent tour guide recommended the Canal neighborhood and her recommendation was definitely 5*…read more There are so many options to choose from. They specialize in "Happy Hour" (Italian word apparently) with snacks and drinks. They also have lots of restaurant choices with patio and inside options. Lots of street vendors. Definitely make time for a walk both before and after a meal or snack. It is really close to the green line Genova stop. I'm very glad to have made this a part of my Milan trip, it is a must go!

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    Naviglio Grande - Beautiful!

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