Milan's Artistic Renaissance

Your tour takes you to some lesser-known gems, 'museum houses' to really discover the artistic heart of this vibrant city. The Poldi Pezzoli has variously been described as a casket of wonders and was the life-passion of Gian Giacomo Poldi Pezzoli, an Italian count and voracious art collector in the 19th century. It contains a vast, eclectic collection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, armory, jewelry, clocks and watches, porcelain and pottery, glass, and textiles.
Next, explore another historic 'house-museum' the fabulous and eccentric Museo Bagatti Valsecchi with a stunning collection of sculptures and paintings from the Renaissance. It is filled with art, pottery, scientific instruments, and of course Renaissance masterpieces.
Enjoy a stroll through Milan's famous fashion district, the Quadrilatero d'Or, the world's most famous upmarket shopping district including Chanel, Versace, Gucci and all the major houses!
The Castello Sforzesco is a mighty complex, built in the 15th century by the Duke of Milan, and today contains an impressive collection of museums dedicated to art, architecture, weaponry, history, and ancient history. You'll also see a codex by Leonardo Da Vinci, and the extraordinary last sculpture completed by Michelangelo, the Rondanini Pieta. Lastly, visit the quietly majestic Church of San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, a royal chapel built in the 16th Century, often missed by tourists.
Duration: 4 hours