Description [EN]
The Pinacoteca di Brera is one of the most important art museums in Italy and is located in the northern Italian city of Milan. The museum houses one of the most significant collections of Italian painting from the 14th to the 20th century.The building that houses the museum has a long and fascinating history. Originally, it was a monastery of the Humiliati, a medieval religious order. The monastery was dissolved in 1571, and the building was used for various purposes in the following centuries before being declared the seat of the Academy of Fine Arts and its associated museum by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1809.The Pinacoteca itself was opened in 1815 and has since housed an impressive collection of Italian painting. Highlights include works by Raphael, Mantegna, Bellini, Bramantino, Piero della Francesca, Caravaggio, and Hayez. Particularly impressive are the huge, nearly 7-meter-wide altarpieces by Veronese, which are displayed in the Hall of the Academy.In addition to the painting collection, the museum also houses a collection of drawings and prints, as well as an impressive library with over 300,000 volumes. In recent years, the museum has undergone extensive renovations and modernizations to provide visitors with an even more attractive experience.The Pinacoteca di Brera is not only a place of art, but also a place of encounter and cultural exchange. Thousands of art lovers from all over the world come each year to admire the impressive collection and be inspired by the beauty and diversity of Italian painting. With its rich history and outstanding artworks, the Pinacoteca di Brera is a true treasure of the Italian cultural landscape.