Brera Astronomical Observatory, Milan

Name: Brera Astronomical Observatory
Address: Via Brera, 28, Milan, 20121, Italy
Telephone: +39 02 7232 0300

#174 among attractions in Milan

Baroque architecture, Specialty museum, Museum, Observatories and planetariums

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Facts and practical information

The Brera Observatory is an astronomical observatory in the Brera district of Milan, Italy. It was built in the historic Palazzo Brera in 1764 by the Jesuit astronomer Roger Boscovich. Following the suppression of the Jesuits by Clement XIV on 21 July 1773, the palace and the observatory passed to the then rulers of northern Italy, the Austrian Habsburg dynasty. Following the independence of Italy in 1861, the observatory has been run by the Italian government. ()

Local name: Osservatorio astronomico di Brera Coordinates: 45°28'18"N, 9°11'20"E

Address

Via Brera, 28Centro Storico (Brera)Milan 20121 Italy

Contact

+39 02 7232 0300

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Day trips

Brera Astronomical Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Brera Astronomical Observatory open?

Brera Astronomical Observatory is open:

Monday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Brera Astronomical Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Santa Maria in Brera, Milan (1 min walk), Palazzo Brera, Milan (1 min walk), Museo del Risorgimento, Milan (2 min walk), Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan (2 min walk).

How to get to Brera Astronomical Observatory by public transport?

The nearest stations to Brera Astronomical Observatory:

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 Manzoni Via Pisoni • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)

Metro

Montenapoleone • Lines: M3 (6 min walk)
Lanza • Lines: M2 (9 min walk)

Train

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

Trolleybus

Caiazzo • Lines: 90, 92 (36 min walk)