Brera
Neighbourhood · Brera, Milan

Brera

Photo: Gianluca Cogoli · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Brera centers on the Accademia di Brera and the attached Pinacoteca gallery. Narrow streets hold cafes, small shops and the main square Piazza Brera. The area mixes students with visitors during daylight hours.

On day 1 of Milan: Weekend Escape

Good to know

Tickets
No tickets required for the neighborhood
Time needed
Two to four hours
Best time
Weekday mornings
Getting there
Metro M2 or M3 to Lanza station

Itineraries with Brera

Day 1 of Milan: Weekend Escape

The Duomo and La Scala

How Brera fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Milan CathedralDuomo
  2. 11:30Galleria Vittorio Emanuele IIDuomo
  3. 14:00Teatro alla ScalaDuomo
  4. 16:00BreraBrera
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Brera questions

What is Brera known for?

Brera is known for the Pinacoteca di Brera art museum and the surrounding pedestrian streets.

Is Brera safe at night?

The neighborhood stays busy into the evening near main squares but side streets empty after 10pm.

How long to spend in Brera?

Most visitors cover the main sights and streets in two to three hours.

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