Santa Maria in Brera, Milan

#317 among attractions in Milan

Church, Gothic architecture

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Facts and practical information

Santa Maria in Brera was a church in Milan, in Lombardy in northern Italy. It was built by the Humiliati between 1180 and 1229, given a marble façade and Gothic portal by Giovanni di Balduccio in the fourteenth century, and deconsecrated and partly demolished under Napoleonic rule in the early nineteenth century. The Napoleonic rooms of the Pinacoteca di Brera occupy the upper floor of what was the nave. ()

Local name: Chiesa di Santa Maria in Brera Coordinates: 45°28'18"N, 9°11'19"E

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Centro Storico (Brera)Milan Italy

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Santa Maria in Brera – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gallerie d'Italia, Pinacoteca di Brera, Teatro alla Scala, Piazza della Scala.

~1640 ftS
Museum, Vernacular architecture, Art museum
Gallerie d'Italia, Milan
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Milan, the Gallerie d'Italia is a cultural gem that beckons art lovers and history enthusiasts from around the globe. This prestigious museum, situated in the bustling Piazza della Scala, offers an exceptional journey through Italian art...
~230 ftN
Art museum specialising in Italian art
Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Milan, the Pinacoteca di Brera is a premier art museum that houses one of the most outstanding collections of Italian Renaissance art in the world. This prestigious institution is situated within the Palazzo Brera, an elegant building that also...
~1460 ftS
Grand opera house for Italian classics
Teatro alla Scala, Milan
8 min walk • Teatro alla Scala, commonly known as La Scala, is one of the most prestigious opera houses in the world, situated in the heart of Milan, Italy. This iconic theatre, inaugurated in 1778, is renowned for its rich history in the performing arts and its sumptuous interior...
~1730 ftS
Square, Historic walking areas
Piazza della Scala, Milan
9 min walk • Piazza della Scala is a pedestrian central square of Milan, Italy, connected to the main square of Milan, Piazza del Duomo, by the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II passage.
~1390 ftSE
Collection of European master paintings
Museo Poldi Pezzoli, Milan
7 min walk • The Museo Poldi Pezzoli is an art museum in Milan, Italy. It is located near the Teatro alla Scala, on Via Manzoni 12. The museum was originated in the 19th century as a private collection of Gian Giacomo Poldi Pezzoli and his mother, Rosa Trivulzio, of the family of the condottiero Gian Giacomo Trivulzio.
~620 ftN
Catholic church from 1200s with frescos
San Marco, Milan
4 min walk • San Marco is a church in Milan, northern Italy.
~320 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Museo del Risorgimento, Milan
2 min walk • The Museum of the Risorgimento, located in the 18th-century Milanese Palazzo Moriggia, houses a collection of objects and artworks which illustrate the history of Italian unification from Napoleon's first Italian campaign of 1796 to the annexation of Rome in 1870.
~1630 ftE
Romanesque architecture, City gate, Historical place
Archi di Porta Nuova, Milan
8 min walk • Porta Nuova is one of the two medieval gates of Milan that still exist in the modern city. It is sited along the ancient "Navigli Ring" on the perimeter of the medieval walls of the city.
~230 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Baroque architecture
Brera Academy, Milan
2 min walk • The Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera, also known as the Accademia di Brera or Brera Academy, is a state-run tertiary public academy of fine arts in Milan, Italy.
~890 ftSW
Church, Gothic architecture
Santa Maria del Carmine, Milan
5 min walk • Santa Maria del Carmine is a church in Milan, Italy. It was built in 1446.
~1220 ftNW
Church, Romanesque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Basilica di San Simpliciano, Milan
6 min walk • The Basilica of San Simpliciano is a church in the centre of Milan, Italy northern, the second oldest in the form of a Latin cross, first erected by Saint Ambrose. It is dedicated to Saint Simplician, bishop of Milan.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Santa Maria in Brera?

Nearby attractions include Brera Astronomical Observatory, Milan (1 min walk), Palazzo Brera, Milan (1 min walk), Brera, Milan (2 min walk), Brera Academy, Milan (2 min walk).

How to get to Santa Maria in Brera by public transport?

The nearest stations to Santa Maria in Brera:

Bus

Piazza San Marco • Lines: 61 (4 min walk)
Via Fatebenefratelli - Corso Porta Nuova • Lines: 61 (4 min walk)

Tram

Montenapoleone • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)
Via Cusani • Lines: 1, 12, 14, 2 (7 min walk)

Metro

Montenapoleone • Lines: M3 (6 min walk)
Lanza • Lines: M2 (8 min walk)

Train

Milano Nord Cadorna (18 min walk)
Milano Repubblica (20 min walk)

Trolleybus

Caiazzo • Lines: 90, 92 (36 min walk)