Pinacoteca di Brera

Pinacoteca di Brera is a world-class art gallery housed in a 17th-century palace in Milan's artistic Brera neighborhood. Its collection focuses on Italian Renaissance painting, with masterpieces such as Raphael's 'The Marriage of the Virgin,' Caravaggio's 'Supper at Emmaus,' and Mantegna's 'The Lamentation over the Dead Christ.' The gallery also features works by Piero della Francesca, Tintoretto, and Hayez. The museum's layout guides visitors through chronologically arranged rooms, each offering a rich narrative of Italian art from the 14th to the 20th century. The Brera district itself is a charming maze of narrow streets, art studios, and cafes, making a visit to the gallery part of a larger cultural experience. The gallery's location in the historic Palazzo Brera, which also houses the Brera Academy of Fine Arts and a botanical garden, adds to its scholarly ambiance.

Don't miss

• Admire Raphael's 'The Marriage of the Virgin' (Lo Sposalizio)
• Stand before Caravaggio's dramatic 'Supper at Emmaus'
• View Mantegna's foreshortened 'Lamentation over the Dead Christ'
• See Piero della Francesca's 'Brera Madonna' with its iconic egg
• Don't miss the 19th-century Italian works, including Hayez's 'The Kiss'

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Pinacoteca di Brera

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