The back story
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Neighbourhood guide
Brera: the back story
The Pinacoteca, the botanical garden and the lanes of the old artists’ quarter.
Neighbourhood guide · Milan
Brera: Our Favourites
The Pinacoteca di Brera, the botanical garden, the old artists’ lanes and the palazzo hotels.
What's onThis week in Milan
What to see and do
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Mantegna, Raphael, Caravaggio
Pinacoteca di Brera (Grande Brera)
Milan’s great picture gallery, now the Grande Brera with Palazzo Citterio.
Via Brera 28, 20121 MilanoExplore View on map
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Europe’s theatre
Piccolo Teatro di Milano
Milan’s great repertory theatre, with stages near Brera and the Castello.
Where to eat
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Two MICHELIN Stars
Seta by Antonio Guida
At Mandarin Oriental, Milan, behind La Scala. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 guide.
Via Monte di Pietà 18, 20121 MilanoExplore View on map
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One MICHELIN Star
Sadler
One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.
Via dell'Annunciata 14, 20121 MilanoExplore View on map
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In the MICHELIN Guide
Da Niko
Niko Romito’s restaurant at the Bvlgari Hotel Milano.
Via Privata Fratelli Gabba 7/b, 20121 MilanoExplore View on map
Where to stay
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Behind La Scala
Mandarin Oriental, Milan
Palazzo rooms behind La Scala, Seta’s two stars and a suite dressed by Fornasetti.
Via Andegari 9, 20121 MilanoExplore View on map
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A garden by the Orto Botanico
Bvlgari Hotel Milano
Bulgari’s hotel on a private street beside the Brera botanical garden, with Niko Romito’s restaurant.
Via Privata Fratelli Gabba 7B, 20121 MilanoExplore View on map
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The Grand Spa
Palazzo Parigi Hotel & Grand Spa
A grand hotel and spa between Brera and the Quadrilatero, with suites looking to the Duomo.
Corso di Porta Nuova 1, 20121 MilanoExplore View on map
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In Brera
Casa Brera, a Luxury Collection Hotel
A small Luxury Collection hotel in the lanes of Brera.
Piazzetta Bossi 2, 20121 MilanoExplore View on map
Health and wellness
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The Grand Spa
Palazzo Parigi Grand Spa
The Grand Spa of Palazzo Parigi Hotel, between Brera and the Quadrilatero.
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