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Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, Milan

4.5

Art Museum · Hidden Gem · Library

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Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, a historic library in Milan, features a huge range of books and documents as well as an Ambrosian art gallery. The library's collection includes manuscripts from Greece, Syria, and more, including love letters between Lucrezia Borgia and Pietro Bembo, the oldest copy of the Kitab Sibawahaihi, and the earliest example of a Biblical canon. You can even view Leonardo da Vinci's "Portrait of a Musician." Plan your visit to Pinacoteca Ambrosiana and a wealth of other attractions, well-known and undiscovered, using our Milan road trip planning website.

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FROM $87 BOOK WITH VIATOR Skip the Line: Leonardo da Vinci Walking Tour of Milan Including 'The Last Supper' Ticket Skip the Line: Leonardo da Vinci Walking Tour of Milan Including 'The Last Supper' Ticket

4.4

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4.8

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FROM $18 BOOK WITH VIATOR Pinacoteca Ambrosiana and da Vinci's Codex Atlanticus admission in Milan Pinacoteca Ambrosiana and da Vinci's Codex Atlanticus admission in Milan

4.7

Duration: 1 to 2 hours

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FROM $49 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private City Kickstart Tour: Milan Private City Kickstart Tour: Milan

4.9

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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FROM $85 BOOK WITH VIATOR Milan Pass Including Duomo Terraces and La Scala Milan Pass Including Duomo Terraces and La Scala

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FROM $57 BOOK WITH VIATOR Ambrosiana Gallery guided tour & Da Vinci's Codex Atlanticus Ambrosiana Gallery guided tour & Da Vinci's Codex Atlanticus

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FROM $103 BOOK WITH VIATOR Milan: Leonardo da Vinci and Caravaggio, Ambrosiana Museum Milan: Leonardo da Vinci and Caravaggio, Ambrosiana Museum

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Pinacoteca Ambrosiana reviews

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4.6

By 226timothym

The museum has a large collection of excellent art works. The day I visited it was not crowded which was excellent for viewing the art. Nicely laid out floor plan making it easy to view the pieces...

The museum has a large collection of excellent art works. The day I visited it was not crowded which was excellent for viewing the art. Nicely laid out floor plan making it easy to view the pieces... more »
By ANGELO V

The art masterpieces in the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana are very well highlighted with spotlights that enhance their beauty, and they are positioned in a building that is an art masterpiece in itself. This.... more

The art masterpieces in the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana are very well highlighted with spotlights that enhance their beauty, and they are positioned in a building that is an art masterpiece in itself. This.... more »
By D0bby

I had targeted this as a “maybe” item between The Last Supper and my timed entry to the Duomo. I had plenty of time walking back to the Duomo area so popped in to this venue. Not crowded although...

I had targeted this as a “maybe” item between The Last Supper and my timed entry to the Duomo. I had plenty of time walking back to the Duomo area so popped in to this venue. Not crowded although... more »

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By Jieun Oh

It was the only peaceful place in the hectic Milan. The school of Athens is a grand painting on a grand scale. And the sketches of Leonardo da Vinci in the library were impressed, too. I took the stroller, and they treated us kindly, so I enjoyed the viewing(On the second floor, strollers could not go, so I only visited the viewing area) It was 11.5 euros including tax and I think it's well worth the visit.

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By melanie

Such an amazing quiet gallery. It definitely does feel like it’s in Milan. It’s worth your time trust me. I spent about 2-3 hours wandering around. Unlike Pinacoteca du Brera, you can just walk in and buy your ticket, so don’t bother booking in advance.

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By Helen Flanagan

Incredible experience at a beautiful building! The staff were very helpful and explained a lot to us in English. Some fine pieces here, and it’s worth visiting.

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By V vendetta

Extremly impressive. A clear 10/10 and a definite must visit for any Da Vinci fan.

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By Pepper Poppins

I have only been to the library because of the pandemic, not the museum yet. However, the library is a very quiet and cozy working space for people who don't want to be bothered. Everyone seems to be in their own personal space here. The library has a lot of old books that you need for your research, but I cannot say more since my Italian is not that good.

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