Another day in Milan. I have decided to devote it to the art.
The Pinacoteca Ambrosiana is a new place for me in Milan. It was founded in 1618, and nowadays it houses masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio, Raphael, Titian and Botticelli.
The name "Ambrosiana" comes from Saint Ambrose (Sant’Ambrogio), the patron saint of Milan and one of the most important early Christian bishops.
In the same historic complex you can always find The Biblioteca Ambrosiana, one of Europe’s oldest public libraries.
Today it holds over 750000 books and more than 35000 manuscripts in various languages including Latin, Greek, Arabic and Hebrew. Among its treasures are Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex Atlanticus, one of the most important collections of his drawings and writings, as well as rare illuminated manuscripts, letters from historical figures and curiosities such as Lucrezia Borgia’s hair and Napoleon’s gloves.
I have got some food for my brain and soul, but now it is time to give some food to my body.
And of course gelato and espresso.
And to end the day just right, I had to treat myself to an Aperol Spritz.
I think, today I have done everything what you should do while staying in Milan. I wish, I would travel more often here.
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