Pinacoteca Ambrosiana and Duomo di Milano launch joint ticket

The Pinacoteca Ambrosiana in Milan, home to Caravaggio's 'Canestra di frutta' and Leonardo da Vinci's 'Ritratto di Musico', has partnered with the Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo di Milano to offer a combined ticket valid for 72 hours. The initiative aims to boost local interest, as Milanese visitors have become a minority compared to foreign tourists. The ticket, priced at €20 (€12 reduced for ages 6-18, free under 5), grants access to the Duomo, Museo del Duomo, and the Pinacoteca. A guided tour titled 'Federico Borromeo tra Duomo e Accademia Ambrosiana' lasts 120 minutes and explores the late 16th and early 17th centuries under the Borromeo bishops. Four additional themed itineraries are available, including visits to the Veneranda Biblioteca Ambrosiana's codices and the Archivio della Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo. Monsignor Gianantonio Borgonovo, Arciprete del Duomo, emphasized the natural collaboration, noting shared mission and cultural growth for Milan. Monsignor Marco Ballarini, Prefetto della Veneranda Biblioteca Ambrosiana, expressed hope for a deeper cultural collaboration, envisioning a 'Scuola dell’Ambrosiana' with human-spiritual insights. Private and corporate groups can book exclusive evening or closed-door visits.