Poldi Pezzoli Museum

The Poldi Pezzoli Museum, or in Italian the Museo Poldi Pezzoli, is a comprehensive house museum showcasing an impressive assortment of Renaissance Italian paintings, as well as an exquisite collection of decorative arts, including glasses, clocks, porcelain, jewellery, armor and tapestries. Originally the pieces came from the collection of one of the finest art connoisseurs of the 19th century, Gian Giacomo Poldi Pezzoli, but over the course of time many private collections were added to the museum. This immaculate treasure trove is nestled within scenic and intimate surroundings.

The Poldi Pezzoli Museum is devoted primarily to the conservation as well as studies on art and history. As such the museum hosts regular exhibitions in Italy and abroad, in order to coordinate researches and publications. Visitors get the golden opportunity to view interesting masterpieces by stalwarts like Tiepolo, Guardi, Giovanni Bellini, Botticelli, Pollaiolo, Mantegna and Piero della Francesca, to name a few. Another attractive feature for tourists is the first floor of the gallery that offers an impeccably luxurious setting for a scrumptious meal or drink.