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Museo Poldi Pezzoli

Via Manzoni 12, 20121 Milan, Italy
39 02 794889 / 796334
Ranked #9 of 262 attractions in Milan
4.5 of 5 stars 58 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Owner description: This fine museum houses an exquisite collection of art, furnishings and historic arms, including Antonio Pollaiuolo's "Portrait of a Lady," which has...... more » Owner description: This fine museum houses an exquisite collection of art, furnishings and historic arms, including Antonio Pollaiuolo's "Portrait of a Lady," which has become an icon for Milan's own style and elegance. « less
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Blue Mountains NSW
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

There is something particularly attractive in museums such as this which contain the personal collection of an individual or a family. This is fascinating, having all sorts of treasures in art as well as lace, glass, ceramics and ivories as well as jewels. Not to be missed, especially if you are in Milan ion a Monday when almost all other... More

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Santa Fe, NM
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Often overlooked, the collection is fantastic and the building of great interest. Also, during the several visits we have made, there has never been much of a crowd and so you can see everything virtually uninterrupted. More

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Belton, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

This small, private museum well deserves its good TA ratings. It is housed in a former private mansion. For that reason, even many of the floors, ceilings, staircases, patios, etc are worth seeing. There is an excellent small collection of Renaissance through early 18th century paintings, porcelains, watches, stained glass, statues, and weapons and armor. There is also a very... More

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San Diego, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

This museum holds many different collections from art work to armor. I was taken by the collection of time pieces and navigational pieces that were made out of ivory/bone. The small chapel with painted ceiling and stained glass is beautiful. There is something for everyone here and worth the time to visit. More

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Silver Spring, Maryland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Museo Poldi Pezzoli is a wonderful private museum in a large mansion. There is a nice collection of medieval armor and a small collection of excellent Italian paintings. If you are in Milan on Monday, you can buy a bargain ticket to visit this museum and the nearby La Scala museum. More

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Norwalk, Connecticut
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

Outstanding small collection of paintings and sculptures from the Renaissance and 18th-century Venice. More

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Crowborough, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

This was a fascinating treasure, an amazing collection by one man. Full of world class paintings and objects. Not very crowded you could really enjoy looking at the whole place. More

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Milan, Italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

The Poldi Pezzoli is a small collection inside what used to be an estate owned by the family. The collection has enough variety to even keep older kids interested for the 1-2 hours it takes to explore. More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

Been to Milan several times but have never visited this pinacotecca until now. It cost 9 euro's to gain entry but well worth it. I am not interested in artefacts etc but the paintings were amazing and the rooms in which they hung also required viewing. My favourite was the black room and gave me great ideas for my own... More

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Buffalo, New York
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

The Fondazione Artistica Poldi-Pezzoli runs this beautiful, well conserved palace. The art is fabulous, but I also truly enjoyed the amazing collection of sundials and ceramics. Don't miss this attraction when you are in Milan. It was not terribly busy for a Sunday afternoon, We paid 6 Euro admission. More

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