Orto Botanico di Brera
Orto Botanico di Brera
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Neighbourhood: Centro Storico
The pulsating core of Milan is in Centro. Duomo Square is enclosed by the gothic cathedral, the historic icon of Milan. However, shopping is what draws most crowds to this area. The classy and versatile Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II with luxury boutiques and high quality restaurants will turn any shopping or lunch expedition into a royal experience. Head to the rooftop of the flagship La Rinascente to enjoy the view of the animated square with a panorama of the Duomo. The Corso Vittorio Emanuele II is the street for high-end shopping. Brands of all kinds and street artists attract the attention of all visitors; while at Via Santa Radegonda 16, Luini Panzerotti is a much appreciated street food shop providing unimaginable culinary experiences. If shopping takes its toll on you, consider visiting Castello Sforzesco, a 15th century castle housing several museums. Those looking to relax can go to Parco Sempione, where nature provides respite from the energy of this dynamic and international city.
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- Montenapoleone • 4 min walk
- Lanza • 7 min walk
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Sherpa36142695728
1 contribution
May 2024 • Friends
Extremely neglected, you pay €2 entry fee to see in most cases, dry leaves, abandoned plants, even though an event was organized with paid entry, they didn't even have the hesitation in cleaning the plants from the debris, the palm tree had dry leaves down to the ground, the fountains were all full of putrid water, not even the walkable area was clean. A total disappointment. Furthermore, the event was poorly organized and at 3.00 pm there was no longer even a sandwich or water to drink..
Written 7 May 2024
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PATO-BETO
San Martin, Argentina19,912 contributions
Oct 2023
My husband and I discovered it by chance while walking through the central area of Milan. It was created in 1774, but only opened its doors to the public in 2005. It has public bathrooms. Your entry is free. We only stayed for a while, we did not go through it in its entirety due to lack of time. It is a nice green space in the middle of the city.
Written 16 December 2023
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mel26092016
London, UK34 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
This garden was lovely. The herbs and plants were abundant and lush. It gave you a sense of peace away from a very busy city. Unfortunately my husband and I both got bitten here so just beware. Would be nicer if more seating areas but a lovely place.
Written 25 May 2024
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MikeWells90
Brighton and Hove, UK2,063 contributions
Sept 2016 • Couples
It is a bit difficult to find. Go through the court yard
of the Brera's Museum/University and walk along
the corridor opposite. At the end turn right down
another corridor and the door leading to the garden
is off to the left. Entrance to the garden is about
20 m along to the right outside the door.
It is a must see if you are interested in gardens, trees,
plants or just looking for a quiet place to sit and relax
in a quiet place in the centre of Milan. Completely
unsuitable for children. So take your little darlings
somewhere else please. The gardens are, however,
popular with studious looking Italian students.
Look out for two large ginkgo trees, one female one
male next to the garden wall in the corner to the right
furthest from the garden entrance.
of the Brera's Museum/University and walk along
the corridor opposite. At the end turn right down
another corridor and the door leading to the garden
is off to the left. Entrance to the garden is about
20 m along to the right outside the door.
It is a must see if you are interested in gardens, trees,
plants or just looking for a quiet place to sit and relax
in a quiet place in the centre of Milan. Completely
unsuitable for children. So take your little darlings
somewhere else please. The gardens are, however,
popular with studious looking Italian students.
Look out for two large ginkgo trees, one female one
male next to the garden wall in the corner to the right
furthest from the garden entrance.
Written 25 September 2016
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Easy1983
Italy353 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
free access
open from 10 to 21
to reach it you have to enter in the court of Brera's museum/University.
at the upcoming of expo, inside there are a lot of installations about parfums! it's a opportunity to smell ancient parfums and to watch (and know) unknown types of plants.
It is a small garden, full of green with few chairs where time seems to stand still! lift up your eyes and you will find the astronomical observatory
open from 10 to 21
to reach it you have to enter in the court of Brera's museum/University.
at the upcoming of expo, inside there are a lot of installations about parfums! it's a opportunity to smell ancient parfums and to watch (and know) unknown types of plants.
It is a small garden, full of green with few chairs where time seems to stand still! lift up your eyes and you will find the astronomical observatory
Written 23 April 2015
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Trish M
Sydney, Australia287 contributions
May 2014 • Couples
We went on the off chance the garden was open, as the information we had said only open on weekdays. But this was a Sunday and there were lots of people. Even though it is not a large area, all the people were an added attraction. Everyone wandered serenely up and down the garden beds, pausing, discussing and smelling the leaves and flowers.
Fascinating groupings of wheats and garlics. Even though we speak very little Italian the Latin botanical names are quite universal, enabling us to easily identify many of the plants.
There are seats in the shade which are delightful for resting plus people watching.
No charge for entry.
Fascinating groupings of wheats and garlics. Even though we speak very little Italian the Latin botanical names are quite universal, enabling us to easily identify many of the plants.
There are seats in the shade which are delightful for resting plus people watching.
No charge for entry.
Written 5 June 2014
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Stephen J
Leighton Buzzard, UK150 contributions
May 2017
After visiting the Brera art gallery, I stumbled across the associated botanic garden at the back and side. The garden has some interesting collections which were being used by a school group when I was there. I was impressed by the huge Gingko trees.
Written 17 May 2017
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FactotumDellaCitta
London, UK3,980 contributions
Dec 2016 • Couples
To access this botanic garden, one has to walk through the Palazzo di Brera all the way to its back and then turn right. It's a lovely garden, although it did not look especially grand in the middle of winter. Entrance is free.
Written 21 January 2017
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Christopher P
Scarborough, UK243 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
Yes it was hidden away in more or less the Centre of Milan. Worth hunting it out, it is free entry so nothing to pay
Written 23 April 2016
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Deborah K
22 contributions
Small garden tucked away and quite hard to find. Limited opening hours - would advise you check before you go. We went on the morning and spent about an hour there. Go when the weather's dry as there is no shelter. Everything is labelled well and there are some interesting beds and borders to view. It's very rustic and that's it's charm. A very pleasant visit.
Written 9 November 2014
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