Brera, Milan

Name: Brera
Address: Milan, Italy

#126 among attractions in Milan

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Brera is a district of Milan, Italy. It is located within the Zone 1 and it is centered on Via Brera. The name stems from Medieval Italian "braida" or "brera", derived from Old Lombardic "brayda", meaning a land expanse either cleared of trees or naturally lacking them. This is because around the year 900, the Brera district was situated just outside Milan's city walls and was kept clear for military reasons. The root of the word is the same as that of the Dutch city of Breda's name and the English word "broad". ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°28'17"N, 9°11'16"E

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Centro Storico (Brera)Milan Italy

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

Nearby attractions include: Gallerie d'Italia, Pinacoteca di Brera, Sforza's Castle, Teatro alla Scala.

~1700 ftSE
Museum, Vernacular architecture, Art museum
Gallerie d'Italia, Milan
9 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...
~300 ftNE
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...
~1780 ftW
Medieval fortress housing art treasures
Sforza's Castle, Milan
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Milan, Sforza Castle (Castello Sforzesco) is not only a monumental fortification but also a cultural cornerstone housing several of the city's museum and art collections. This grandiose castle, a symbol of Milan's rich history, was originally...
~1470 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...
~1750 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.
~1510 ftSE
Collection of European master paintings
Museo Poldi Pezzoli, Milan
8 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.
~710 ftNE
Catholic church from 1200s with frescos
San Marco, Milan
4 min walk • San Marco is a church in Milan, northern Italy.
~530 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Museo del Risorgimento, Milan
3 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.
~140 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Baroque architecture
Brera Academy, Milan
1 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.
~680 ftSW
Church, Gothic architecture
Santa Maria del Carmine, Milan
4 min walk • Santa Maria del Carmine is a church in Milan, Italy. It was built in 1446.
~1130 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 Brera?

Nearby attractions include Brera Academy, Milan (1 min walk), Santa Maria in Brera, Milan (2 min walk), Palazzo Cusani, Milan (2 min walk), Palazzo Brera, Milan (2 min walk).

How to get to Brera by public transport?

The nearest stations to Brera:

Bus

Piazza San Marco • Lines: 61 (3 min walk)
Via Monte di Pietà - Via Verdi • Lines: 61 (5 min walk)

Tram

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

Metro

Lanza • Lines: M2 (7 min walk)
Montenapoleone • Lines: M3 (7 min walk)

Train

Milano Nord Cadorna (17 min walk)
Milano Repubblica (21 min walk)

Trolleybus

Caiazzo • Lines: 90, 92 (37 min walk)