Brera Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Pinacoteca di Brera
Milan’s main public gallery is housed in a former 14th-century monastery and features works by famous artists such as Caravaggio and Raphael.
Chiesa di San Giuseppe
This masterpiece by Baroque architect Francesco Richini conceals magnificent works of art by notable Italian painters from the 16th and 17th centuries.
Orto Botanico di Brera
Explore the great outdoors at Orto Botanico di Brera, a lovely green space in Milan. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and stunning cathedral.
Teatro alla Scala Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Teatro alla Scala Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Milan. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
Palazzo Cusani
Learn about the local history of Milan with a stop at Palazzo Cusani. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and stunning cathedral.
Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense
Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense is just one of the places to see in Milan, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's fascinating museums and stunning cathedral.
Activities
Lake Como & Bellagio Full-Day Tour
Serravalle Designer Outlet Mall
Milan: La Scala Theatre and Museum Guided Tour
Milan's Authentic Street Food tour: A Gourmet Experience
Lake Como and Bellagio Bliss Full Day Tour with Panoramic Cruise
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Other neighbourhoods around Brera
San Marco
While visiting San Marco, you might make a stop by sights like Corriere della Sera and Basilica di San Simpliciano.
Scala
While you're in Scala, take in top sights like Teatro alla Scala or Piazza della Scala, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Teatro alla Scala Tram Stop or Montenapoleone M3 Tram Stop.
Milan Centre
Piazza del Duomo and Cathedral of Milan are top sights in Milan Centre, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Duomo Station or Via Orefici P.za Cordusio Tram Stop to see more sights in the area.
Centro Storico
Piazza del Duomo and Cathedral of Milan are top sights in Centro Storico, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Via Orefici P.za Cordusio Tram Stop or Cordusio M1 Tram Stop to see more sights in the area.
Porta Nuova
Known for its stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Porta Nuova. Check out top attractions like Piazza della Repubblica and Corso Como, and jump on the metro at Repubblica M3 Tram Stop or Turati M3 Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Porta Venezia
Spas, historical sites and shopping highlight some notable features of Porta Venezia. Make a stop by Porta Venezia or Natural Science Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Porta Venezia M1 Tram Stop or Porta Venezia Station to get around town.
- Orto Botanico di Brera
- Cassa di Risparmio delle Provincie Lombarde
- Galleria Francesca Kaufmann
- Piazza del Duomo
- Cathedral of Milan
- San Siro Stadium
- Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
- Fiera Milano Exhibition Center
- Teatro alla Scala
- Fiera Milano City
- Santa Maria delle Grazie
- Milan Convention Centre
- San Raffaele Hospital
- Sempione Park
- Corso Como