The Pinacoteca di Brera gallery has been in Milan since the 18th century. It was founded by royal decree when Maria Theresa of Austria ordered the creation of an art gallery in one of the city's palaces, originally built in the 16th century. The location was carefully chosen: the baroque-style palace also housed the Milan Academy of Fine Arts at the time.
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Long before the gallery’s establishment, this site was home to a monastery of the Humiliati order and the Gothic-style church of Santa Maria. Today, only ruins remain of the monastery and church.
Only at the Brera Pinacoteca can visitors observe the restoration process of paintings through glass walls, making the gallery truly unique.
Every third Thursday, visitors can admire paintings accompanied by live music, creating an atmosphere of interaction between art, musicians, and the audience.
Visitors can view rare exhibits from the private collection, displayed to the public only once a year.
The Academy and gallery are located in the same palace, where visitors can attend student lectures and participate in fascinating art events.
Live music
Restoration
Rarities
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Timeless art
Visiting the Brera Gallery offers a unique chance to view world-renowned masterpieces from past centuries.
Brera showcases the evolution of Italian painting, its history, and the distinctive features that shape the country's artistic identity.