In 1774-1775 it was established as the Brera Botanical Garden by the Empress Maria Theresa of Austria, thus initiating the scientific and higher education function which today turned two and a half centuries of history!
In summary, the Brera Botanical Garden remains a treasure of Milan, but needs a decisive revitalization, so that its scientific, cultural and historical value is fully recognized and appreciated.
The Orto Botanico di Brera (5,000 m 2) is a botanical garden located behind Palazzo Brera at Via Brera 28 in the center of Milan, Lombardy, Italy, and operated by the Istituto di Fisica Generale Applicata of the University of Milan. It is open weekdays without charge.
Secreted inside Milano’s Brera district, to the back of the Pinacoteca, lies the historic Botanical Garden. Just like a real open-air museum, it’s a protected place for biodiversity and rare species.
Hidden in the heart of Milan's art quarter, Brera Botanical Garden is a living museum of scientific discovery that's been quietly preserving botanical knowledge since 1774.
The botanical gardens hidden within the Palazzo di Brera are a quiet oasis in the chaos of central Milan.
The Brera Botanical Garden is a real Museum and distinguishes itself by being a historical garden dating from 1774, located in the heart of Milan and is part of the cultural center Palazzo Brera.
Nestled in Milan's Brera district, the Brera Botanical Garden is a serene and picturesque oasis established in 1774. This hidden gem boasts flowerbeds, ponds, and an arboretum with centuries-old trees.
Garden of Hesperides by Annabel Karim Kassar is on view until at the Brera Botanical Garden; the installation traces a path inspired by the Hesperides, the nymphs of Greek mythology ...