Piazza Ducale
Piazza Ducale
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G.B.
822 contributions
Jun 2020
This square has maintained its Renaissance air until today. Born as an antechamber of the castle, wanted by Ludovico il Modo: steeped in history. It is possible to observe the original porticoes and frescoes. The facade of the cathedral of St. Ambrose closes this beautiful quadrilateral.
Written June 3, 2020
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Karen K
Menton, France51 contributions
Jul 2024 • Business
Vigevano is a small town close to Milan. Piazza Ducale is really nice, historical site from 1492. Situated next to Castello Sforzesco where you can find several museums including Leonardiana with reproductions of works by Leonardo da Vinci. Vigevano has a huge shoemaking history.
Written July 27, 2024
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Tualie
Varese, Italy1,559 contributions
Jun 2019
Beautiful piazza, great to sit in one of the cafes; drink, see and relax. The day we arrived there was a military exhibition, so full of people and life.
This is an interesting town (I have to come back because didn’t had the time to visit other attractions and to appreciate well the details) if looking something out of Milan with historical interest (in reality is historically connected with the Sforza and Leonardo) this town is worth a visit.
This is an interesting town (I have to come back because didn’t had the time to visit other attractions and to appreciate well the details) if looking something out of Milan with historical interest (in reality is historically connected with the Sforza and Leonardo) this town is worth a visit.
Written April 23, 2020
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Shawn
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Jul 2023 • Family
I’m not sure where to start, but we were seated in the back corner of the restaurant, which is fine, but the food was horrible and the service was just as bad. My kids got cheese burgers for around 19 euro each and it was like eating Walmart hamburger out of the freezer sections in USA. Also the cheese wasn’t even melted. My wife and I ordered steak medium rare and it came out like beef jerky and that was 30 euro each. The waiter never came back but to give our bill after we called them over. The staff did more standing around at the bar than helping people. I guess we should have ordered pasta instead of meat. We have been in 5 countries in the past 3 weeks and this was the worst meal we have eaten. I would avoid this place at all costs.
Written July 28, 2023
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Laura P
Turin, Italy759 contributions
Jan 2023
It’s undoubtedly one of the most beautiful squares in Italy, reminding of the ideal city of Renaissance. Everything’s perfect, the porches on three sides with nice shops and bars, the tower by Bramante, the curved facade of the cathedral. Unmissable if you travel in the area.
Written January 23, 2023
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Waterloonie
Waterloo, Canada1,665 contributions
May 2023
One of the loveliest piazzas in Italy. Interesting shops and restaurants. Bramante tower, Sforzesco Castle and St Ambrogio Cathedral all within 10 minutes walk. Just a perfect little town just outside of Milano.
Written May 24, 2023
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Alessandro F
Milan, Italy32,482 contributions
Dec 2022
Large Renaissance square with the cathedral on one side, the castle on another side and the wonderful arcades on three sides.
Begun in 1492 at the behest of Ludovico il Moro on the model of a Roman court described by Vitruvius with frescoed access arches like all the walls above the porticoes
Begun in 1492 at the behest of Ludovico il Moro on the model of a Roman court described by Vitruvius with frescoed access arches like all the walls above the porticoes
Written December 22, 2022
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Caltanissetta, Italy2,966 contributions
Jan 2020 • Business
This evening I'm in the beautiful town of Vigevano, not too far from Milano. In the pictures you could appreciate the wonderful Piazza Ducale.
Written January 21, 2020
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luirob
Geneva, Switzerland175 contributions
Oct 2020
one of the nicest piazzas in Italy (tough record to beat), but Vigevano is a suprise to most visitors. It is next to the Castle where you can "meet" Leonardo, the Sforza's etc. worth a trip
Written October 16, 2020
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ianePd
Melbourne, Australia198 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
this is really a gem no tourists medieval square . some say on of the best examples in italy . connects to a lovely old city of winding lanes
Written August 1, 2014
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Volendo puoi arrivare fino quasi a Piazza Ducale. Rimane di in esterna, hai tutta la via comoda o c’è un parcheggio proprio all’ingresso alla piazza. Non ci sono varchi o limitazioni se ci giri attorno.
Written January 28, 2018
Hi -- what time do the shops open on weekdays (Thurs) within the Piazza Ducale? Thank you for your time to respond!
Written September 28, 2015
Puoi parcheggiare gratuitamente sulla piazza del mercato ( giorni di mercato sono il mercoledì mattina ed il sabato tutto il giorno) e attraversare a piedi il Parco Parri. Sempre gratuitamente alla stazione ma nei giorni festivi.Oppure Piazza S.Ambrogio a ridosso della Piazza Ducale (30 secondi)ma a pagamento.Ancora a pagamento c'è via Trivilzio.Tutte le altre recensioni sono esaustive quindi sono ripetitiva!
Buon giro a Vigevano!
Written March 20, 2015
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