Once populated by artists and bohemians, the Brera district was one of the most evocative in Milan. It has only in part survived gentrification, though, and its original character has to some extent changed. This, however, is by no way to the detriment of a shopping itinerary, which is still full of surprises.
.:. The narrow streets around the Brera Academy and the historical headquarters of the Corriere della Sera – Italy's main daily newspaper – are lined with several interesting boutiques of ladies apparel, curiosity shops, bric-à-brac, and antique shops.
.:. If you have time and a will to explore more than Via Brera itself, you may go further to reach the nearby Corso Garibaldi and stroll all along it. Here, too, find good shops, in a climate less artificial than in Brera. It's going to be a nice walk.

HOW TO GET THERE. You are within easy reach of the Brera district from the Lanza or the Moscova subway stations.
.:. Walking, however, is always the best way to see a city, and in this case it would seem to be a particularly good idea. You may start from Piazza Scala (subway stations Duomo or Montenapoleone) and go down Via Verdi, which leads straight into Via Brera.

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