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Palazzo Brera
Palazzo di Brera is a late Baroque building which was erected over the remains of a 14th century monastery of the Umiliati order. The Empress Maria Theresa of Austria founded the Accademia in 1776 and proceeded to house it in the palazzo.
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The Palazzo di Brera does not just house the Pinacoteca, it is also home to a unique group of Milanese cultural institutions.
READ MOREThe history of the Pinacoteca
The Pinacoteca di Brera, now a museum of international repute, was initially established alongside the Accademia di Belle Arti which Maria Theresa of Austria founded in 1776 to offer the students the opportunity to study lofty masterpieces of art close up.
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Amid the fabulous works of art on display in the Pinacoteca's many rooms, in addition to the many visitors there are also a large number of people working to make their visit a truly memorable experience.
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The annual report is about a year at the Pinacoteca di Brera with an overview of what has been achieved: the dialogues, the re-exhibition, the Educational Services projects, the marketing strategies, the press office, the online projects ...
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