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Castello Sforzesco

Piazza Castello, 3, 20100 Milan, Italy (Centro Storico)
39-02-884-63700
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As featured in 3 days in Milan
Ranked #20 of 282 attractions in Milan
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Type: Castles, Historic Sites
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours
Traveler Description: 2005 saw the completion of the last restoration of the Castello Sforzesco, a 15th century castle that served as a residence for Milan's ducal family... more »
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Kununurra, Australia
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

Castelo Sforzesco is a good place to while away a few hours exploring the very good collections of art, antique musical instruments, armour, weapons, and other items of historical interest. Extremely good value for money considering the entry fee was only 3 Euors, I think this is one of Milans better places for a visitor to experience.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

We didn´t know what to expect and it was really nice. The park behind the Castle is wonderful and it is worth a pleasant walk.

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Novi Sad, Serbia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Magnificent castle with a fountain in front and a large park behind. There are several museums there. If by chance the weather is nice you have great opportunity to spend few hours walking along the middle age walls.

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Sacramento, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Whenever I travel western Europe, I marvel at the castles wherever I find them. Some, such as Edinburgh castle in Scotland, seem to have a more rugged and mystical appeal, nevertheless, Castello Sforzesco is a great days visit. Not only to explore the vast grounds and imagining the never fought battles but enjoying the museums that now are a part... More

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Belgrade, Serbia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Last time in Milan I didn't visit this castel since I had little time there and it seemed to me it was not worth of time. What a mistake. It is true castel but full with young people, students of art taking some notes or painting and other people taking a walk ( not to mention travelers sleeping a side)... More

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Southampton, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

I visited with three friends in may 2013. I had been before with my wife but was happy to go again. The high point was that the had a regional food market situated in the moat. Now while this sounds odd this was one of the highlights of our weekend. There were hundreds of stalls offering food from around Italy.... More

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Seattle, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Especially liked the music museum, the grounds, and adjoining park. The expanse and preservation are remarkable. Close to Metro station.

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

This is such a beautiful place, evocative of ancient times. The place is vast, and you can imagine it being filled with people selling their wares and living their lives within its protective walls in the past. A series of little (and large!) museums inside give you a glimpse of architecture and sculpture from ancient times, including an unfinished Michelangelo.... More

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Bangalore, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

Castello Sforzesco is on the Piazza Castello. Entry to the castle is free, but inside the castle there are museums for which one needs to buy ticket to enter. Behind the castle is very nice English gardens

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Milan, Italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

Well preserved with an internal huge parade-ground square, interesting museums and a green park surrounding it.

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