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Castello Sforzesco
Castello Sforzesco

Castle From the 14th Century

3 Piazza Castello
Milan,
20121

Neighborhood: Downtown

Nearest Train: ATM 1, 3, 4, 7, 12, 14, 27, 57; M1 Cadorna & Cairoli, M2 Cadorna & Lanza

Phone: +39 02 8846 3700
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Built in 1368 by Gian Galeazzo Visconti to defend the city from attack, the castle was enlarged by military architect Magatti under the instruction of Visconti's successor Gian Galeazzo. Destroyed in 1447, it was rebuilt between 1450 and 1500 and enlarged under Francesco Sforza's rule. In 1500, once Sforza's rule was over, the building regained its military function and, after successive transformations, eventually fell into ruin. Rebuilt in the late 1900s, from 1893 onwards the castle gradually became home to various cultural institutions and art collections and remains so today. Guided tours are available. , Admission to the Museum: EUR 3. In front you will locate an impressive fountain at Piazza Castello to which Milanese refer to as ‘Wedding Cake Fountain’.

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Good photo op
Very well kept. Everything is intact. Nothing to see inside. Could go inside courtyard but not insi...
Reviewed by:m from on Nov 08 2007


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have a "good " time
i thought that it was a good place to visit but i would not go again because it was a place you only...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Nov 02 2007


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Nice place to visit while in Milan
If you happen to be in Milan and have an hour or so free, you should consider swinging by this Castl...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jun 04 2007



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