The Pinacoteca and Biblioteca Ambrosiana also called Ambrosiana Gallery is an historic library in Milan. Named after Ambrose, the patron saint of Milan, it was founded in 1609 by Cardinale Borromeo, whose agents scoured Western Europe and even Greece and Syria for books and manuscripts.
The Pinacoteca Ambrosiana is a really chest of art treasures with painting and drawings of the most famous artist in the world like Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Caravaggio, Botticelli and more. But this museum is a must during your visit in Milan not only for the paintings, draws and sculpture hosted but also for the magnificent architecture of the building.
When you will pass the enormous doors of Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, coming from the chaotic of Milan, you will be came in the past, in a marvelous world.
Must to see in Pinacoteca Ambrosiana :
- Cartone di Raffaello
- Mosaico dell’Esedra
- Cesta di Frutta di Caravaggio
- Cripta di San Sepolcro
Opening hours :
- Monday-Sunday 10.00 – 18.00
Tickets :
- full price 15€
- child 0-5 free
- child 6-14 year 5€
- young 15-18 years 10€
- over 65 13€
- with MilanoCard 10€
