Brera Art Gallery, The Last Supper And Castello Sforzesco

Brera Art Gallery, The Last Supper, And Castello Sforzesco Photo #1 of 2 Photo copyright ShoreTrips.com.

Overview

See the best cultural sites that Milan has to offer.

Milan has been traditionally shunted aside as a tourist destination. In recent years, it has seen a resurgence as a place to visit, assisted by the opening or refurnishing of its luxury hotels. It has become the destination for savvy travellers interested in excellent eating, the latest in fashion and design and Italy's best shopping.

This tour includes:
- Round trip transportation from your hotel
- English speaking driver
- Optional audio guide in the Pinacoteca di Brera

Visit/see:
- Pinacoteca di Brera (Brera Art Gallery)
- Santa Maria delle Grazie
- Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper"
- Castello Sforzesco
- Michaelangelo's last sculpture, the Rondanini Pietà
- Leonardo da Vinci's manuscript "Codex Trivulzianus"

On this tour, you'll visit some of Italy's greatest collections of art: the Pinacoteca di Brera, the Santa Maria delle Grazie church, and the Castello Sforzesco.

You begin at the Pinacoteca di Brera (Brera Art Gallery). The Gallery grew out of the Academy of Fine Arts, or Accademia di Brera, an academy that taught architecture, sculpture and other arts. It is now home to one of the foremost collections of Italian paintings in the world. Audioguides can be rented inside for a small fee payable directly to the museum.

Your next stop is Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper," housed in the Santa Maria delle Grazie church. The church is a Unesco world heritage site, was originally built to be a Dominican convent and church. The mural of the Last Supper is located in the refectory of the convent. In 1943, during WWII, the church and the convent were hit by a bomb, but the painting was unharmed.

The last stop of the day is Castello Sforzesco, a former ancient fortress and noble family palace that now houses an art gallery. Original construction on the site began in the 14th century, and the castle continued to be modified by later generations. Castello Sforzesco is currently home to an art collection including Michelangelo's last sculpture, the Rondanini Pietà, and Leonardo da Vinci's manuscript "Codex Trivulzianus."

No food, beverages, admissions, or gratuities are included in this price.

Your driver will reserve your tickets for the Pinacoteca di Brera and the Last Supper. You will pay him 39€ at the time of the tour.

Inside the Pinacoteca di Brera you can rent an audioguide for 3,5€.

Entrance to the Castello Sforzesco is free, and the Castle Museums have an entrance fee of 3€.

Please note that it may occur that tickets are not available for the Last Supper, in this case you would have more time to spend at the Brera Art Gallery or at the Castello Sforzesco.

Please note that pre-reserved tickets are non-refundable.

Days offered: 7 days a week

Departures:

• 09:00 AM, duration: 8 hours If you need to adjust your time, please call ShoreTrips prior to placing your reservation.