I lament the changes in Brera. A decade or so ago Brera was an artistic neighborhood, centering around the wonderful Pinacoteca Art Museum. Authenticity was evident in the bars, restaurants, shops and cafes that filled the lovely neighborhood. Today, developers have turned Brera into an ersatz mall catering to tourists and the well heeled. There is nothing real or authentic about Brera, and sadly it has transformed into a Disneyesque version of itself, not unlike the Marais in Paris. Why urban developers in Europe feel the need to transform neighborhoods into something that may cause Americans to spend money is obvious. It’s crash capitalism, and that avarice will eventually ruin all travel. Culture is inherently important to a country’s identity. When you lose your identity, I don’t know what’s left. Have pride in what you are and don’t try to emulate the worst of American culture. It’s tacky.

Brera is a beautiful neighbourhood. It's only 10' walk from Duomo. It's very elegant, full of galleries, italian shops, restaurants, cafes. Of course you must visit Pinacoteca di Brera. It's worth to go for a walk.

Three years ago I've been visiting Milano, Brera is my favourite area I stayed in. Very saved historical arhitecture, nice shops, modern restaurants. Easy place to manage trips.

If you are looking for boutique stores in milan , This is the right place . There so many designers here . You can find clothes , shoes , homedecor , furniture you can find it all . It is the design hub of milan . It is worth visiting during the milan design week . There are a lot of events here in different places. Look for the map and follow it

Beautiful area to spend a day. Or at least few hours. Many boutique store for designers I’ve never heard of, which was a nice change. Places to eat or just get coffee are on just about every corner, lovely architecture, museums…. If you are in Milan definitely worth a visit.