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Pinacoteca di Brera featuring heritage architecture and a statue or sculpture
Pinacoteca di Brera featuring heritage architecture and a statue or sculpture
Pinacoteca di Brera which includes heritage architecture, interior views and a statue or sculpture
Pinacoteca di Brera featuring a statue or sculpture and heritage architecture as well as an individual male
Pinacoteca di Brera showing heritage architecture and interior views as well as a couple

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Pinacoteca di Brera featuring heritage architecture and a statue or sculpture

Pinacoteca di Brera

Raphael and Rembrandt are just some of the famous artists whose work is on display at this world-renowned gallery, with paintings dating back to the 14th century.

Pinacoteca di Brera
Milan showing a church or cathedral, street scenes and heritage architecture

Chiesa di San Giuseppe

This masterpiece by Baroque architect Francesco Richini conceals magnificent works of art by notable Italian painters from the 16th and 17th centuries.

Chiesa di San Giuseppe
Piazza del Duomo featuring a square or plaza, street scenes and a statue or sculpture

Piazza del Duomo

At this central square browse luxury Italian goods in one of the oldest shopping centres in the world or visit the largest church in Italy.

Piazza del Duomo
Cathedral of Milan featuring a church or cathedral, night scenes and heritage architecture

Cathedral of Milan

The centrepiece of Milan is also the largest church in Italy, crowned by a gold-coated statue of the Madonna.

Cathedral of Milan
Walking up to the stadium

San Siro Stadium

Catch an event at San Siro Stadium during your trip to Milan. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.

San Siro Stadium
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II showing heritage architecture, night scenes and château or palace

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

This beautiful old arcade houses some of the biggest names in fashion, such as Prada and Gucci, alongside traditional restaurants and hole-in-the-wall cafés.

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

Activities

Cathedral in Milan

Milan in One Day with Skip-the-Line The Last Supper & Duomo Cathedral

AU$214
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Milan in One Day with Skip-the-Line The Last Supper & Duomo Cathedral
Milan: Cathedral, Archeological Area and Museum Ticket

Milan: Cathedral, Archeological Area and Museum Ticket

AU$34
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Milan: Cathedral, Archeological Area and Museum Ticket
DayTrip to Como, Bellagio and Lugano from Milan with Lake Como Cruise

DayTrip to Como, Bellagio and Lugano from Milan with Lake Como Cruise

AU$87
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
DayTrip to Como, Bellagio and Lugano from Milan with Lake Como Cruise
Monaco and Nice Full Day Tour from Milan

From Milan: Monaco & Nice - 3 Countries in One Day Guided Tour

AU$210
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Milan: Monaco & Nice - 3 Countries in One Day Guided Tour
Entrance to the Leonardo da Vinci Science and Technology Museum

Entrance to the Leonardo da Vinci Science and Technology Museum

AU$18
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Entrance to the Leonardo da Vinci Science and Technology Museum
Milan: San Sepolcro Crypt Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

Milan: San Sepolcro Crypt Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

AU$17
per adult
Milan: San Sepolcro Crypt Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
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Our pick of the best Brera Hotel Deals

B&B Hotel Milano City Center Duomo

B&B Hotel Milano City Center Duomo

Via San Tomaso 4 Milan MI
The price is AU$310 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
AU$310
15 Jan - 16 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Milan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (412 reviews)
Beautiful view from the rooftop of the castello sforzava and the duomo. We were there on New Year’s Eve which made a lovely surprise for the family that did not want to deal with the massive crowds of chaos. The rooms are small but updated though there could be some better use of the space with some ...

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

B&B Hotel Milano City Center Duomo
Milan Royal Suites & Luxury Apartments

Milan Royal Suites & Luxury Apartments

Via Romagnosi, 4 Milan MI
The price is AU$284 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
AU$284
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this affittacamere in Milan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Piazza del Duomo and Cathedral ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (128 reviews)
Fantastic trip loved the location, service was super and communication fantastic from start to finish. Will be back thank you

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Milan Royal Suites & Luxury Apartments
ibis Milano Centro

ibis Milano Centro

3 out of 5
Via Finocchiaro Aprile Camillo 2 Milan MI
The price is AU$196 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$196
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,529 reviews)
Staff were great room was clean tidy was central in Milan everything in walking distance

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

ibis Milano Centro
Hotel Berna

Hotel Berna

4 out of 5
Via Torriani Napo 18 Milan MI
The price is AU$278 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
AU$278
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Milan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,183 reviews)
Clean room, convenient location, reasonable price

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Hotel Berna
QC room Milano Porta Romana

QC room Milano Porta Romana

4 out of 5
Viale Bligny, 23 Milan MI
The price is AU$397 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
AU$397
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Milan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Piazza del Duomo and Cathedral of Milan are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (171 reviews)
Amazing stay, great amenities. We felt the area was limited, but it was really close to the bus stop so it was easy to get around

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

QC room Milano Porta Romana
Urban Hive Milano

Urban Hive Milano

4 out of 5
Corso Garibaldi Giuseppe 84 Milan MI
The price is AU$421 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
AU$421
24 Jan - 25 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,055 reviews)
We returned to Urban Hive for a second time in January 2026 (previously 2023). UH has mantained its high standards in terms of cleanliness and service. The rooms have some quirky decorations which makes UH a fun experience. The breakfast is outstanding with a great selection, excellent coffee and ...

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Urban Hive Milano
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Other neighbourhoods around Brera

#milan #italy Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is the oldest still active shopping mall in Italy. Its name was chosen in honor of Italy's first king, Vittorio Emanuele II di Savoia, who laid the first stone on March 7, 1865. It was designed by architect Giuseppe Mengoni. Sadly he fell off the roof and died before his work was inaugurated in 1877. The tombstone in honor of the architect stands at the entrance of the gallery. Its dimensions are impressive: the dome is 47 meters from the ground and is 39 meters in diameter. It was one of the first in Europe to use glass for such an imposing structure. The top paintings were made by different painters and represent four continents and diverse activities such as art, agriculture, science and industry. In the center of the gallery floor is the mosaic with the coat of arms of the Savoys royal house. A Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II é o mais antigo shopping ainda ativo da Itália. O seu nome foi escolhido em homenagem ao primeiro rei da Itália, Vittorio Emanuele II di Savoia, que colocou a primeira pedra no dia 7 de março de 1865. Foi projetada pelo arquiteto Giuseppe Mengoni. Tristemente ele caiu do telhado e morreu antes que a sua obra fosse inaugurada, em 1877. A lápide em homenagem ao arquiteto fica na entrada da galeria. A suas dimensões são impressionantes: a cúpula está a 47 metros do chão e possui 39 metros de diâmetro. Foi uma das primeiras da Europa a utilizarem o vidro para uma estrutura tão imponente. As pinturas no topo foram realizadas por diferentes pintores e representam quatro continentes e atividades diversas como arte, agricultura, ciência e indústria. No centro do chão da galeria fica o mosaico com o brasão da casa real dos Savoia.

Scala

While you're in Scala, take in top sights like Teatro alla Scala or Piazza della Scala, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Teatro alla Scala Tram Stop or Montenapoleone M3 Tram Stop.

Scala
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San Marco

While visiting San Marco, you might make a stop by sights like Corriere della Sera and Antonio Colombo Arte Contemporanea.

San Marco
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II showing heritage architecture, night scenes and château or palace

Milan Centre

4.5/5(119 area reviews)

Piazza del Duomo and Cathedral of Milan are top sights in Milan Centre, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Duomo Station or Via Orefici P.za Cordusio Tram Stop to see more sights in the area.

Milan Centre
Centro Storico

Centro Storico

Piazza del Duomo and Cathedral of Milan are top sights in Centro Storico, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Via Orefici P.za Cordusio Tram Stop or Cordusio M1 Tram Stop to see more sights in the area.

Centro Storico
Porta Nuova showing street scenes and a city

Porta Nuova

4/5(23 area reviews)

Known for its stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Porta Nuova. Check out top attractions like Piazza della Repubblica and Corso Como, and jump on the metro at Repubblica M3 Tram Stop or Turati M3 Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Porta Nuova
Piazza Gae Aulenti showing street scenes and a fountain as well as a couple

Porta Garibaldi

4/5(15 area reviews)

You might enjoy the art galleries while in Porta Garibaldi. Corso Como is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Via Rosales Tram Stop or V.le M.te Grappa Via Gioia Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Porta Garibaldi

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