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Pinacoteca Ambrosiana vs Museo Civico Archeologico
Both are endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, Ambrosiana Library & Picture Gallery scores slightly higher than Museo Civico Archeologico. Ambrosiana Library & Picture Gallery comes in at 87 with positive reviews from 6 sources such as Fodor's, Time Out and Afar Magazine.
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.
Museo Civico Archeologico
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Corso Magenta 15, Milan
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Fodor's
"This museum housed in a former monastery displays everyday utensils, jewelry, silver plate, and several fine examples of mosaic pavement from Mediolanum."
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Time Out
"The buildings of the archeological museum are as interesting as the collections within."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Housed in the remains of the old Benedictine Monastery, this museum has Roman, Barbarian, Greek and Etruscan collections."
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Frommer's
"The most fascinating finds in this sizable repository of civilizations past are the everyday items from Milan's Roman era."
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Lonely Planet
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"Adjoining the church of San Maurizio is the 9th century Monastero Maggiore, once the most important Benedictine convent in the city and now the backdrop for the archeological museum."
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