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Pinacoteca Ambrosiana vs Teatro Alla Scala
Both are praised by writers. Overall, Ambrosiana Library & Picture Gallery ranks significantly better than La Scala Opera. Ambrosiana Library & Picture Gallery comes in at #7 in Milan with accolades from 6 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and Frommer's.
Pinacoteca Ambrosiana
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Piazza Pio XI, 2, 20123 Milan
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Fodor's
"A wealth of charmingly idiosyncratic items on display include 18th-century scientific instruments and gloves worn by Napoleon at Waterloo."
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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."
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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."
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Time Out
"Founded in 1609 by Cardinal Federico Borromeo, this 400-year-old project began life as one of the first ever public libraries."
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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."
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Plus a fascinating Basket of Fruit Still Life by Caravaggio.
Teatro Alla Scala
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Via Filodrammatici 2, Milan
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Lonely Planet
"Giuseppe Piermarini's grand 2800-seat theatre was inaugurated in 1778... drama, when it's not coming off the stage is often generated in the two loggione (galleries)."
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Frommer's
"Italy's best-loved opera house is a Neo-classical dream, all kitted out with sumptuous red seats and boxes adorned with gilt."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Undoubtedly the most prestigious opera house in the world, its simple exterior gives little idea as to the magnificence that awaits within."
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Afar Magazine
"This opulent and legendary opera hall has hosted world premieres of some of the world’s greatest operas written by some of the world’s greatest composers, including Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti, and Verdi."
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Travel + Leisure
"Whirl back the centuries at one of the world's most famous opera houses. During the day, you can get a guided tour of the opulent interiors"
Milan Travel Guide
July 7, 2021
