Church, mosque or temple
Milan Cathedral
Milan, Italy
A huge Gothic cathedral of white marble with thousands of statues and a roof you can walk on.
Neighbourhood · Italy · Lombardy
Brera District
A charming artists' quarter of cobbled lanes, galleries and cafes.
Free to enter about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Brera District matters
Brera is Milan's most romantic neighbourhood, with cobbled streets, art galleries, boutiques and quiet courtyards. The Brera Art Gallery holds major Italian paintings. It's a lovely area for lunch or an evening stroll. Pick a cafe table on a cobbled lane and let the afternoon slide by.
Talking points
- The Pinacoteca di Brera holds major Italian paintings.
- Streets are cobbled and car-free in parts.
- It has a village feel.
- Good for lunch or aperitivo.
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