Gallerie d'Italia – Piazza Scala
Milan, Italy
Located in three palaces, it presents a collection of Italian art, from sculptures by Canova to post-war painting.
Gallerie d'Italia – Piazza Scala in Milan is an art museum housed in three interconnected neoclassical palaces: Palazzo Anguissola, Palazzo Brentani, and the former headquarters of Banca Commerciale Italiana. The collection comprises over 200 works of art, showcasing Italian art from the 19th century to the present day. Visitors can admire bas-reliefs by Antonio Canova, paintings by Francesco Hayez, and works by Umberto Boccioni. The museum offers an overview of Italian post-war art, including works by Lucio Fontana. It is an important place for understanding the artistic evolution of Italy.
- Visit time: 1 h 30 min
- Local name: Gallerie d'Italia – Milano
What to look for
- Bas-reliefs by Antonio Canova, including the Orpheus and Eurydice group.
- Paintings by Francesco Hayez, including the famous The Kiss.
- Works by Umberto Boccioni, a representative of Futurism.
- Italian post-war art, with works such as Lucio Fontana.
Before you go
- Best time: Morning or early afternoon
- Crowds: On weekends and during peak afternoon hours.
- Note: Online ticket reservation is recommended. Photography without flash is permitted.
Good to know
- The building of the former Banca Commerciale Italiana, which houses part of the gallery, was designed by architect Luca Beltrami and completed in 1911.
- The museum's collection was established thanks to the Intesa Sanpaolo foundation, which gathered artworks from its own banking collections.
Sources: gallerieditalia.it, pl.wikipedia.org
How long does it take to visit Gallerie d'Italia – Piazza Scala?
Plan about 1 h 30 min.
Nearby
- Teatro alla Scala — 70 m
- Casa degli Omenoni — 140 m
- Poldi Pezzoli Museum — 190 m
- Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II — 190 m
- Panificio Luini — 210 m
- Pasticceria Marchesi — 220 m
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