Palazzo Brera, Baroque palace in Brera district, Milan, Italy
The palace features a grand courtyard with a monumental staircase leading to multiple cultural institutions spread across its numerous wings and floors.
Built on a 14th-century monastery site, the palace transformation began in the early 17th century under architect Francesco Maria Richini's direction.
The palace contains the Accademia di Belle Arti, National Library, Astronomical Observatory, Botanical Garden, and the Pinacoteca art gallery.
Visitors enter through Via Brera and can explore multiple institutions within the palace complex using different admission tickets for each venue.
A bronze statue of Napoleon as Mars the Peacemaker, created by Antonio Canova, stands in the center of the palace's main courtyard.
Location: Milan
Inception: 18 century
Architects: Francesco Maria Richini, Gualtiero Galmanini, Piero Portaluppi
Architectural style: Mannerist architecture
GPS coordinates: 45.47206,9.18813
Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:07
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