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Pinacoteca Ambrosiana vs Pinacoteca di Brera

Both are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Brera Picture Gallery ranks significantly better than Ambrosiana Library & Picture Gallery. Brera Picture Gallery scores 95 with recommendations from 7 reviews like Michelin Guide, Concierge and Frommer's.

Pinacoteca Ambrosiana
Pinacoteca Ambrosiana
8 / 10
Piazza Pio XI, 2, 20123 Milan
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Fodor's Fodor's
"A wealth of charmingly idiosyncratic items on display include 18th-century scientific instruments and gloves worn by Napoleon at Waterloo." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Much to the appreciation of art lovers who waited through the late 1990s for the museum to reopen, this exquisite collection is housed in newly restored galleries." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Europe’s first public library, built in 1609, the Biblioteca Ambrosiana was more a symbol of intellectual ferment than quiet scholarship." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Founded in 1609 by Cardinal Federico Borromeo, this 400-year-old project began life as one of the first ever public libraries." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The palace of Cardinal Federico Borromeo has one of the world's richest libraries, and an art gallery founded on the collections of the Cardinal." Full review
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Plus a fascinating Basket of Fruit Still Life by Caravaggio.
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Pinacoteca di Brera
Pinacoteca di Brera
8 / 10
Via Brera 28, 20121 Milan
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The collection here is star-studded even by Italian standards." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Milan's most worthwhile picture gallery is housed on the upper story of the city's still-functioning art academy."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Located upstairs from the centuries-old Accademia di Belle Arti (still one of Italy’s most prestigious art schools), this gallery houses Milan’s most impressive collection of old masters." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"A stupendous collection of fine art from Caravaggio to Bramante, often considered Lombardy's finest art collection." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"After visiting the Jési collection dedicated to the great movements of the 20C... there awaits the largest collection of Venetian paintings outside Venice." Full review
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