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The Pinacoteca di Brera, also known as the Brera Art Gallery, is Milan's main painting gallery open to the public. It houses some of the most prominent works of art by Italian artists and is visited by numbers of tourists throughout the year. Established...more

Milan, Italy

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The Pinacoteca di Brera, also known as the Brera Art Gallery, is Milan's main painting gallery open to the public. It houses some of the most prominent works of art by Italian artists and is visited by numbers of tourists throughout the year. Established in 1776, the building itself is a 14th-century monastery that was originally an art gallery for the students of Accademia di Belle Arti. It presently features famous Italian paintings from the 13th to 20th centuries such as several works of art by Andrea Mantegna, Giovanni Bellini and Tintoretto. Pinacoteca di Brera shares its site with Palazzo Brera and also features an enchanting historic botanical garden - Orto Botanico - behind it with a little vegetable garden and aromatic herbs, which is an excellent spot for visitors.

Ticket Price

Tickets cost around €6 for adults

Opening Hour

Open from Tuesdays to Sundays from 8:30 a.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Recommended Visit Duration

Around 1-2 hours

Suitable For

Adults, Families,Young Adults, Children, Senior Travellers

Must See

Paintings by Andrea Mantegna, Giovanni Bellini and Tintoretto

Prayer Facilities

Though designated prayer facilities at Pinacoteca di Brera will be unavailable for Muslim travellers, open space will be available around the gallery area to use during prayer times. It is also possible to visit a few of the mosques in Milan such as the Islamic Cultural Institute and the Masjid Milan which are the two main mosques in Milan.

Halal Food

Muslim travellers looking for Halal food near Pinacoteca di Brera can visit some of the Halal restaurants in Milan. A few popular Halal restaurants in Milan include Aladino, Kashmire Restaurant, Ristorante Istanbul, Prince Kebab, Mevlana Doner Kebab, Imperator Kebap and The Original Felafel where travellers will be able to find a wide array of excellent Italian and Middle Eastern fare.

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