Pinacoteca di Brera
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Maria Grazia Casella
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"The Pinacoteca di Brera is one of the most important art galleries of ancient and modern art in Italy, located in the palace of the same name , one of the largest complexes in Milan with over 24,000 square meters of surface.
The museum displays one of the most famous collections of paintings in Italy, specializing in Venetian and Lombard painting and boasts some of art history's most famous artworks by Botticelli, Raphael, and Caravaggio. Furthermore, thanks to donations, it offers an exhibition that ranges from prehistory to contemporary art , with masterpieces by 20th century artists . "
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Chelsea Papa
"Wordly known, the Pinacoteca di Brera is the main public gallery for paintings in Milan, Italy. It contains one of the foremost collections of Italian paintings, an outgrowth of the cultural program of the Brera Academy, which shares the site in the Palazzo Brera.
Showcasing a wide range of Italian art, from medieval to Surrealist, the Pinacoteca di Brera is housed in a 17th-century palazzo near Parco Sempione.
Free on the first Sunday of the month."
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Amber Hansoul ☀️
"The Pinacoteca di Brera is Brera's largest art gallery, as well as the city's Academy of Fina Arts. The museum opened in 1809 thanks to Napoleon. It showcases Italian and foreign paintings from the 13th to the 20th century. It's most famous painting is "The Kiss" by Francesco Hayez.
Note: even if you are not into art, the building is worth a visit. You can enter the courtyard for free. "
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