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Brera - Milan

Considered as the "Milanese Montmartre", the trendy district of Brera is the artistic area of Milan with lovely narrow streets, paved pedestrian zones and a dynamic nightlife. Brera is renowned for its majestic historical monuments and its charming atmosphere, which allows to easily disconnect from the urban bustle. Brera will seduce any visitor thanks to its authenticity and its cultural life as artists still exhibit their work and hand-made pieces. In the neighbourhood's center, stands the "Accademia di Belle Arti", built in the 17th century, which is the famous Milanese Fine Arts school. Around gravitate renowned museums, elegant boutiques and upscale restaurants.

Market overview

The real-estate sector in Milan is very dynamic and has a constant growth. With an average of 6,700 euros per square meter, Milan is almost twice less expensive than Paris and Rome. This phenomenon could be explained because of the 2007 crisis, which considerably impacted the city. However, foreign investments increase over the years in Milan since then and the following years may confirm this tendency.

Who buys?

The main investors who choose Italy as the country to purchase a property equally come from the United Kingdom and Italy. The majority of the other investors come from Russia and the rest of Europe.

Buying basics

It is possible to buy a property in Italy if you respect the various administrative formalities. It is highly recommended to contact a professional of the real-estate sector. The signature of the sales contrat must be held before a notary. The latest will deal with the writing of the contract, the transaction registration as well as the payment of various taxes (such as the local property, the capital gains, the wealth and inheritance taxes).

Low Season
Nov 01 - Mar 31

Even if Milan can be visited all year long, the period from November to March is mainly rainy, temperatures are colder and moisture is predominant. However, during these months Milan is less frequented by tourists so it is the perfect time to peacefully discover the city. Besides, prices are lower.

High Season
Apr 01 - Oct 31

From April to October, it is the best moment to enjoy Milan as the weather is particularly favourable, even if some rains are possible. Places are less crowded in April/May and in September/October.

Peak Season
Jul 01 - Aug 31

The months of July and August correspond to the hottest period in Milan with suffocating temperatures and potential storms. But the numerous "Nasoni" fountains, with fresh and drinkable water, allow to quench your thirst between two tours. During these months, places are overcrowded and prices are at their highest.

Pinacoteca di Brera

The Pinacoteca di Brera is the main public gallery for paintings in Milan. It houses one of the main art collections of Renaissance art in Italy with more than 500 works from the 14th-20th century. The works are displayed by pictorial currents, in line with the original function of the museum, which is to complete Fine Arts classes. The Pinacoteca di Brera is one of the major museums in Italy. It exhibits the stunning collection of Masters paintings, gathered by Napoleon but also exceptional masterpieces such as paintings from Raphael or even Andrea Mantegna.

Sforza Castle

Situated on the West side of the Brera neighbourhood, the Sforza Castle, known as Castello Sforzesco by Milanese, allows to discover the ramparts of the city. This iconic red-brick castle was originally a Visconti fortress and then became home to the Sforza dynasty, which ruled Milan during the Renaissance era. The castle's defences were designed by renowned da Vinci. Nowadays, the Sforza castle is home to seven specialized museums which display cultural and civic history of Milan.

Triennale di Milano

The Triennale di Milano is a center dedicated to Milanese architecture and design's history but also to contemporary art. Renowned for being at the forefront on all of these disciplines, its space is constantly changing to various exhibitions and propose to experience art in an original way. Recently, the museum has displayed retrospective exhibitions on major artists like Keith Haring and Roy Lichtenstein and designer brands like Giorgio Armani and Louis Vuitton.

The PRESTIGE MLS agents

Sebastiano CAVALIERI DUCATI
Director
Ducati Case S.r.l.
Emanuela Cossutti Cavalieri Ducati
Director
Ducati Case S.r.l.
Milan
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Milan is located in the North of Italy and it is the second largest city of the country. This is the capital of the Lombardie region and is also the economic capital of Italy. This city is a large and dynamic metropolis, where history meets up with modernity as the city is punctuated by historical monuments. This is a place which gathers museum and art galleries. Milan has a nice range of assets: It is renowned for its business center with the Milan Stock Exchange, along with its trendy bars, its elegant design and above all, for its fashion center, as Milan is internationally recognized for being one of the style capitals. The greatest couturiers and luxury brands have their headquarters in Milan.
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