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Castello Sforzesco

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Castello Sforzesco
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#4 of 42 things to do in Vigevano
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9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Attractions
72 within 6 miles
Museo Comunale
63
162 ftSpeciality Museums
Piazza Ducale
1,522
446 ftHistoric Walking Areas
Strada Coperta, Strade Sotterranee e Cavallerizza
232
495 ftHistoric Sites • Ancient Ruins
Torre del Bramante
220
353 ftPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Museo Internazionale della Calzatura
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0.1 miSpeciality Museums • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Cattedrale Sant’Ambrogio
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0.1 miChurches & Cathedrals
Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Lomellina
21
442 ftSpeciality Museums
Leonardiana
66
270 ftScience Museums • Art Museums
Chiesa S. Maria del Popolo
8
306 ftChurches & Cathedrals
Chiesa di San Giorgio in Strata
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0.1 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Churches & Cathedrals
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Alessandro F
Milan, Italy25,924 contributions
70,000 square meters of fortress
Dec 2022
The promontory began to be inhabited before the tenth century by peasants who began to build an enclosure first in wood and then in brick. Transformed into a castle and noble residence of the Viscontis from the thirteenth to the fourteenth century.
It then passed to the Sforza in the following century. With Ludovico il Moro (1452 - 1508) the castle is completed and will be modified in the following centuries with the addition of staircases which were later demolished and the construction of the cavalry
Written December 23, 2022
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luirob
Geneva, Switzerland172 contributions
walk like Leonardo through the Strada Coperta into the Castle and then to the Piazza Ducale back in time
Oct 2020
nice to walk in Leonardo and the Sforza's places but the castle itself does not have much to see inside (except a Leonardo museum) but the fantastic Strada Coperta (the covered entrance to the castle it's worth the visit...and it is free.
Written October 16, 2020
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Rasiel R
Paris, France90 contributions
Castle and park
Feb 2017 • Couples
Nice architectural place , has a huge park behind , nice to walk or kill sometime. Also somewhat café and restaurant in the area
Written February 12, 2017
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Armando C
City of Venice, Italy164 contributions
Backin time
May 2018 • Friends
It felt as if I stepped back in time. More than a castle, this was what they called a weekender back on those days - I say this as fortification is minimum.
Written May 6, 2018
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WW_Traveller_1965
Milan, Italy868 contributions
Great place
May 2018 • Friends
This is a great place just behind the magic Piazza Ducale. Inside the castle you have many historical place to visit including the shoe museum and a small art gallery of local painters from 16th century.
Written May 1, 2018
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johnandlizb
Leamington Spa, UK1,008 contributions
Free
Apr 2018 • Couples
A huge space which seems to have a variety of free exhibitions just to fill it up. It is a nice space and seems to be used like a public park. It seems well kept except for the toilets with were a hole in the floor with no toilet paper or warm water or soap.
Written April 2, 2018
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Andrea K
Columbia, MO376 contributions
History buffs will enjoy the grounds and displays
May 2017 • Solo
This is in walking distance from The Last Supper, I spent my time here as I waited for my entry. The grounds are beautiful and there are a number of museums & displays throughout and many have nothing to do with the castle itself or the family.
There is a nominal fee for a guided audio tour of the grounds and it was worth it, for me. The entrance fee gives you access to a number of museums Egyptian, Swords, Musical instruments, Ceramics ... choose the subjects that appeals to you because you may not get through them all.
There is a nice little cafe to eat on the grounds and the prices are affordable. There are beautiful gardens and a number of castle cats that roam around.
Written March 29, 2018
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dwt2000
Livermore, CA227 contributions
Beautiful Imposing Castle
Sep 2017 • Friends
Enjoyed walking through the grounds and around the castle. No fee unless you visit the many museums. Also there is a public toilet for those in need. The castle leads into a large lovely park on one side and a beautiful fountain on the other. Near the fountain was a guy selling and making churros and empanadas which were very tasty! There are a few panhandlers and folks trying to sell bracelets etc, but we had no problems after firmly saying no or ignoring them altogether - no eye contact- was never afraid just irritated.
Written October 11, 2017
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TravelFanaticDD
Boulogne sur Gesse, France756 contributions
Beautiful castle
Nov 2016 • Couples
A beautiful castle! Well preserved with loads of interesting nooks and crannies to visit. A huge park at the back to walk through. Interesting history.
Written October 2, 2017
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_poojamishrad
Mumbai, India32 contributions
Italy Trip
Mar 2017 • Couples
This is a very nice and beautiful castle to visit with family, friends, Solo or with your loved one, the garden area is huge and you can find beautiful flowers, grass, fountains and also so many places to eat, must visit if in Milan
Written May 28, 2017
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Castello Sforzesco (Vigevano) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go

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