Hotels near Pinacoteca di Brera

Housed in a 17th-century Baroque palace in the heart of Brera, the Pinacoteca di Brera is one of Italy's greatest art museums. The collection spans Italian painting from the 13th to the 20th century, with highlights including Raphael's Marriage of the Virgin, Mantegna's stunning Dead Christ, and a magnificent collection of Venetian masters. The museum's grand courtyard, dominated by a bronze statue of Napoleon, is itself worth a visit. Admission EUR 15. Allow at least two to three hours.

Pro Tip: Visit on the first Sunday of the month when admission is free (arrive early - queues form). The Mantegna Dead Christ in Room VI is the single most arresting painting in the collection - don't rush past it.