Brera Travel 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.
Teatro alla Scala Museum
Rich with history, Teatro alla Scala Museum is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Milan. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
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.
Academy of Fine Arts of Brera
Explore the campus of Academy of Fine Arts of Brera during your stay in Milan. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.
Palazzo Cusani
Learn about the local history of Milan with a stop at Palazzo Cusani. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Activities
Milan Half-Day Tour with Skip-the-Line Entrance to The Last Supper
Milan: La Scala Theatre and Museum Guided Tour
Best Street Food Walking Tour in Milan
Skip the line la Scala guided tour experience
Milan's Duomo Cathedral & La Scala Theatre Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Brera
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 Indro Montanelli Public Gardens, 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 Indro Montanelli Public Gardens while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Porta Venezia M1 Tram Stop or Porta Venezia Station to get around town.
Porta Garibaldi
You might enjoy the art galleries while in Porta Garibaldi. Corso Como is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Via Rosales Tram Stop or V.le M.te Grappa Via Gioia Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Porta Sempione
When in Porta Sempione and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Piazza del Duomo or Cathedral of Milan and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Corso Sempione Via Canova Tram Station or Corso Sempione Via Procaccini Tram Stop.
- 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
- Teatro alla Scala
- Fiera Milano Exhibition Center
- Milan Convention Centre
- Fiera Milan City
- Santa Maria delle Grazie
- Castello Sforzesco
- San Raffaele Hospital
- Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology
- Corso Como