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Museo Poldi Pezzoli

Via Manzoni 12, 20121 Milan, Italy
39 02 794889 / 796334
Ranked #10 of 245 attractions in Milan
4.5 of 5 stars 39 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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maine
Top Contributor
158 reviews
90 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012 NEW

We visited a couple of art museums while we were in Milan and I have to say that this one was the better of the two. It was not as big and didn't have as much art but was more impressive. A nice way to relax and spend an hour enjoying beautiful art. More

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Graeme F
Kingston, United Kingdom
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15 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012 NEW

This is a fascinating collection held in the original palazzo of its 17C benefactor. More

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apalmero
Brussels, Belgium
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336 reviews
330 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012
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one of the most interesting museums in Milan in a central area, which makes it easily accessible from the shopping district. More

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London_Travellers_09
London, United Kingdom
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101 reviews
70 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

It is said that Milan's beauty lies behind closed doors and this is certainly true of this palace. It will take about an hour and a half to see all the art in all the rooms and to appreciate the palace itself. There are four or five outstanding works that merit contemplation. There is no cafe but there are some... More

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Ingeborg56
Damascus, Syria
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39 reviews
12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012

An old nice house with beautiful portraits and great old carpets. I have a special interest in old carpets so I thought it was wonderful opportunity to study carpets. More

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cleoch
Geneva, Switzerland
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15 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011
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This museum is in fact the former home of a 19th century Milanese collector which he made into a work of art in itself and filled it with beautiful paintings, furniture and sculpture, as well as his collections of clocks and watches, jewellery, china and armour. It is small enough to see everything without getting exhausted and the collections are... More

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segmd
New York, NY
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25 reviews
18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011

It is a small museum in a Palazzo and the art is magnificent. It is great to see the art as well as the Palazzo. More

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brudoll
Newport, Rhode Island
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5 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

I went to view the textile collection which was excellent but poorly kept up. Then I toured the house which was hosting a special show. Not much English spoken here. More

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Fabsterabster
London
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27 reviews
18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2011

The museum is based in a house and isn't too big. It has a nice mixtures of paintings, clocks etc so has a bit of variety More

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nyccouple647
New York City, New York
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5 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011

A pleasant surprise and very manageable. Quiet and non tourist More

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