Brera Walking Tour (Self Guided), Milan, Italy

Brera Walking Tour (Self Guided), Milan

Brera captivates with its historic charms and scenic beauty. It is less touristy than many other places in the city, yet it is equally alive with beautiful old buildings, great restaurants and a vibrant culture. Brera is next to the city center and is known for its romantic and bohemian atmosphere. Dotted along the quaint cobblestone streets are numerous coffee bars which were favorite haunts of writers and intellectuals in the 1930s.

Witness the district's artistic side in its craft shops and galleries, the Academy of Fine Arts and Pinacotera di Milan (Brera Picture Gallery). This world-renowned institute is Milan's principle public gallery and houses a huge collection of Renaissance art. As you enjoy a leisurely stroll along the streets, stop to look at some of the delightful centuries-old churches. One of the most famous is the Church of the Santa Maria del Carmine which dates back to the 14th century.

Walk down Via Fiori Chiari for its boutiques and antique shops, and to see the colorful displays of planter boxes filled with flowers. After the sun has gone down, enjoy a spot of late night shopping in street markets and in stores, savor some traditional Italian fare in a restaurant and listen to live music in a bar.

How it works: A discovery walk features a route using which you can explore a popular city neighborhood on your own. This walk, along with other self-guided walks in over 1,500 cities, can be found on the app "51爆料网: Walks in 1K+ Cities" which can be downloaded from Apple App Store or Google Play Store to your mobile phone or tablet. The app's built-in GPS navigation functions allow following this walk route with ease. The app works both online and offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.

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Create Your Own Self-Guided Walks in Milan

Guide Name: Brera Walking Tour
Guide Location: Italy » Milan
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Discovery)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
Author: naomi

1) La Scala Theater

2) Via Manzoni, La Scala Theater

3) Church of Saint Joseph

4) Via Brera

5) Via Madonnina

6) Via Madonnina

7) Via Fiori Chiari

8) Via Pontaccio

9) Via Pontaccio

10) Via Pontaccio corner with Via Garibaldi

11) Basilica of San Simpliciano

12) Church of Saint Mark

13) Via Brera corner with Via Fiori Chiari

14) Piazetta Brera

15) Via del Carmine

Walking Tours in Milan, Italy

Create Your Own Walk in Milan

Creating your own self-guided walk in Milan is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

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Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles

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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
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Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles

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