Barrio

Brera

Name: Brera
Address: Milano, Lombardia, IT

Recomendado por 295 habitantes locales,

Consejos de residentes locales

Lodovico

August 6, 2022

Brera is defined by the Milanese as 'a little Paris'. The atmosphere here is special, especially in the evening when the narrow streets are filled with stalls and the historic bars are very crowded. This is where many young Milanese spend their evenings, but also their afternoons, stopping to study in some bars along Corso Garibaldi, or stopping by Princi to chat with friends. This is the area where I spent most of my adolescence. The two most evocative streets, as well as Via Brera and Corso Garibaldi, are undoubtedly Via Solferino, where you will find the historic headquarters of the Corriere della Sera, and Via Fiori Chiari, the street that most embodies the essence of Brera: browse among the courtyards, dodge the fortune tellers, and get ready to take lots of pictures!

Claudia

July 2, 2022

3. Walk along corso como direction Duomo / Cathedral (about 30 minutes walking across Brera district). Brera district has tiny shops and art galleries, Pinacoteca art museum and is romantic at night

Francesco

May 18, 2022

Elegant Brera is home to Pinacoteca di Brera gallery and its collection of Italian art spanning centuries, and the fresco-filled, 15th century Santa Maria del Carmine church. Upscale food shops and fashion boutiques fills the street, and at night the Centro Storico alleys come alive with glamorous Milanese dining at sleek side walks cafes and stylish restaurants.

Rosario

December 22, 2021

The Brera District, the artists’ quarter: Milano’s most famous area buzzes with stylish bohemians, aperitif aficionados and loved-up couples. Its vibe also entices sophisticated shoppers - who pause in rapture in front of the dazzling innovative and antique shop windows - and mingle with the Fine Arts students frequenting the famous Academy. Via Brera and its adjacent streets are tranquil oases in the city; somewhat detached from the frenetic rhythms and deadlines of the nearby hustle and bustle, the artists’ and writers’ quarter is where the pace of life slow down a beat. It feels good to sit and linger outside Bar Jamaica for an aperitif; the legendary venue is part of the history of Brera, much frequented by artists and intellectuals, habitués who gathered here to exchange views on literature or art. Then, as the sun goes down, you could take a chance with one of the self-styled palm readers to find out what your future might entail or you could dine in one of the many eateries that line the narrow cobbled streets. If you’re a market lover don’t miss every third Sunday of the month (except August) when via Brera and via Fiori Chiari come alive with antique stalls selling jewels, worked glass and modern antiques. Here, especially in the small surrounding streets where it feels good to let go and indulge in the enchanted maze, you can inhale the understated luxury of the countless ateliers, shops and artisan spaces that conceal infinite treasures, ready to be discovered and coveted. Moving towards via Solferino, not far from via Brera, you’ll come across historic churches that are a treasure chest of artistic gems such as that of ancient San Marco. It’s hard to resist stepping over the threshold of the impressive Palazzo di Brera to visit the famous Pinacoteca di Brera art gallery that vaunts masterpieces by Raphael, Mantegna and Piero della Francesca, then you can enter the Botanical Garden (free entry) to pause a while in one of the city’s most enchanting and secluded places, or even fit in a visit to the fascinating Astronomical Observatory and museum. From here you can head towards the centre to the legendary La Scala opera house and, of course, the Duomo, a few minutes away, not before having admired some of Milano’s most beautiful noble palazzi along the way.

Alessandro

September 9, 2021

Exclusive central district with nice shops, bars and restaurants, not far from the Duomo. Visit also the PINACOTECA DI BRERA (museum with famous wonderful paintings).