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Pirelli Hangar Bicocca

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Pirelli HangarBicocca is one of Milan’s most impressive contemporary art institutions, housed in a vast former industrial complex in the Bicocca district. Its monumental spaces allow for large‑scale installations and ambitious exhibitions that few venues in Europe can accommodate. The museum is known for its commitment to experimental, immersive, and site‑specific works, offering visitors a powerful encounter with contemporary creativity. Permanent highlights include Anselm Kiefer’s iconic “The Seven Heavenly Palaces,” a towering installation that has become a symbol of the space. With free admission and a dynamic programme featuring international artists, Pirelli HangarBicocca stands as a cultural landmark where industrial heritage meets cutting‑edge artistic research.

Milan Italy
Pirelli Hangar Bicocca
Location

Pirelli HangarBicocca is located at Via Chiese 2, 20126 Milan, in the northeastern Bicocca industrial district, easily accessible by metro M5 at Ponale station followed by a short bus ride on line 51 or by M1 at Sesto Marelli with bus 87. Nearby attractions include the modern University of Milano-Bicocca campus with its research facilities, the Teattro degli Arcimboldi for performances, residential areas with local cafes along Viale Monza, and quick connections via metro to central Milan landmarks like Porta Nuova skyscrapers and the historic Duomo. ​

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