Milan's main art gallery with Italian Renaissance masterpieces. Raphael, Caravaggio, Mantegna, Bellini. Famous works: Raphael's 'Marriage of the Virgin', Mantegna's 'Dead Christ', Caravaggio's 'Supper at Emmaus'. Located in historic 17th-century palace in bohemian Brera district.
€15 standard, €10 reduced. Free under 18. Combined Brera + Palazzo Citterio €20/€14 (Thu-Fri only). Evening openings €3/€2. First Sunday free (Domenica al Museo).
Metro M2 (green) to Lanza. Or M3 (yellow) to Montenapoleone. Or M1 (red) to Cairoli. All stations 5-10 min walk. Trams 1, 4, 8, 12, 14, 27.
Tue-Sun 8:30-19:15, entry until 18:00. Closed: Monday, May 1, December 25, January 1. Evening sessions on special dates 19:30-23:15.
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Top 5: 1) Raphael's 'Marriage of the Virgin' — perfect perspective. 2) Mantegna's 'Dead Christ' — revolutionary foreshortening. 3) Caravaggio's 'Supper at Emmaus'. 4) Bellini's 'Lamentation'. 5) Hayez's 'The Kiss' — symbol of Italian romanticism.
Minimum 2-3 hours for main collection. Add botanical garden and Brera district stroll — half day. There's a cafe with terrace in museum courtyard.
Useful tips for visiting Pinacoteca di Brera
First Sunday of month — free entry! But huge queues. Best to come at opening 8:30 or after 15:00.
Evening sessions (19:30-23:15) on special dates — only €3! Romantic atmosphere, few people. Check schedule on website.
Brera district around museum is bohemian quarter with galleries, vintage shops, and cozy bars. Perfect for a stroll after the museum.
Brera Botanical Garden (Orto Botanico) — free oasis of tranquility near museum. Open Mon-Sat until sunset.
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