Milan is more than just the cathedral, check out these classic must-see spots!
🌟Highlights: Milan is the hometown of many geniuses and the cradle of art, with a wealth of precious cultural and artistic heritage and historical sites. In addition to the Milan Cathedral, the highest masterpiece of Gothic architecture, there is the Brera Art Gallery, which houses paintings from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, and Leonardo da Vinci's most impressive painting, The Last Supper.
At the same time, Milan is a gathering place for fashionistas from all over the world, and you can see all kinds of styles on the streets. Why not bring two or three pieces of exaggerated jewelry and clothing, and take some photos of the collision between classical and modern in museums, art galleries, and even on the streets of Milan.
👍Top recommendation: Santa Maria delle Grazie
❤Recommended reason: Also known as the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. The dinner shared by Jesus and his 12 disciples is probably the most famous dinner in the world - this mural, The Last Supper, painted by Leonardo da Vinci, abandoned the popular fresco technique of the time and used his own oil and egg tempera as paint, painting it lightly on the wall of the refectory of the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. During World War II, the church was bombed by British and American planes, but the wall with The Last Supper survived intact and was listed as a World Heritage Site in 1980.
💰Tickets: €15 for adults, €2 for discount tickets for ages 18–25, free for EU residents under 18, students, disabled people, etc.; free on the first Sunday of each month (reservation required)
🕙Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 08:15–19:00; closed on Mondays, December 25, and January 1
📝Tips: There are many strict rules for visiting this great painting, and tickets are often sold out during peak season (May–September). Tickets are usually released 3 months in advance, so be sure to book in advance, and the visit time is only 15 minutes.
✅Must-try experience: Castello Sforzesco
❤Recommended reason: The castle was the residence of the Sforza family, who once ruled Milan, and many rooms have exquisite interior decorations. The Sforza Castle was destroyed during World War II and later rebuilt as a museum. The museum is large and has a wide variety of collections, the most famous of which are Leonardo da Vinci's ceiling painting "Sala Delle Asse" and Michelangelo's unfinished work "Rondanini Pietà."
💰Tickets: Free
🕙Opening hours: 07:00–19:30
📝Tips: In addition to the above, there are many other special experiences, such as watching a fashion show. Milan Fashion Week is probably one of the reasons why the city has become a fashion capital, with countless shows held here every year. Currently, all brand events are invitation-only, and ordinary people cannot enter, but this does not prevent you from meeting your favorite celebrities and fashion bloggers. If you meet them on the street, why not go up and take a photo with them?
This is a worthwhile art gallery in Milan. There are several impressive paintings. The gallery is not big, but it is easier for viewers to find the key points. Milan is a beautiful city.
It is worth visiting for art lovers. There are basically classical oil paintings inside. Even I, a layman, admire the delicate and smooth brushwork of the painters. If you have time, you can go and have a look. It is said that you are not allowed to enter at 6 o'clock, but when I came out at 6:10 after visiting, I saw that the door was still open.
The Brera Palace Art Gallery is the most famous and important art gallery in Italy that collects fine art paintings. It also houses some famous paintings, which are worth visiting. The layout inside is also very beautiful.
This art museum is located on the second floor of the Accademia di Belle Arti. We went on a free day, and due to the Mantegna exhibit, its famous Lamentation of the Dead Christ was displayed next to two other paintings of the same subject by other artists. The Kiss by Francesco Hayez is a popular tiger painting and inevitably, couples will stand in front of it and kiss. We also liked the two similar paintings Marriage of the Virgin by Perugino and his pupil Raphael, both of which were on display. The museum's Renaissance collection is impressive. We visited 38 galleries in two hours
A short left-hand turn from the Scara Theatre leads to the Brera Palace Museum of Art. The first floor of the museum is the Brera Academy of Art. Museum and Academy of Art are rarely integrated. However, the art academy, the cafe (shared with the museum) is very common, and the bathroom is connected with an empty space like the basement of an old castle.
Pinacoteca di Brera is an art gallery in Milan, Italy. It is one of the most important collections of Italian paintings. It is located in the Brera Palace together with the Brera Academy. If you want to experience the artistic atmosphere of the Renaissance in northern Italy, this is a must-see. Raphael's "The Marriage of the Virgin" and "Madonna and Child" are worth seeing.
Many famous paintings have been collected, mainly in Renaissance period. The Gallery itself is not luxurious, but a very concise artistic beauty, which also reflects the beauty of the works, which is worth seeing.
Discovered here a collection of Italian art spread out in chronological order in different rooms. We particularly liked the paintings by Tintoretto, Raphael and Caravaggio. The most interesting part of the museum was the glass laboratory where the staff were painstakingly carrying out art restoration work.