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Ambrosian Gallery and Library

Pinacoteca e Biblioteca Ambrosiana

Historical library that also houses the Ambrosian art gallery with treasures such as Leonardo Atlantic Codex.

Address: Piazza Pio XI, 2
Price: €17, or €20 including the crypt
Website: ambrosiana.eu (opens in a new tab)

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