The majestic Castello Sforzesco is located in the historical center of Milan. It was built as a defensive fortress in the 15th century after the seizure of power by the Sforza family. The luxurious interiors of the castle were created with the participation of Bramante and Leonardo da Vinci. By the end of the 15th century, Sforzesco became one of Italy’s richest and most luxurious ducal palaces. The castle survived the Spanish rule and supremacy of Napoleon. In the XIX century, a large-scale reconstruction was carried out.
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17.08.23
Teresa
It was very nice and clean, even had a small fountain to drink water which is great with the heat. In my opinion the rooms close too early, at around 5pm you can’t visit it anymore.
The gardens are currently closed, specially during summer but .. Read more »we didn’t know that.
The room da Vinci painted was being renovated but you could still see something. But everything was beautiful.
08.08.23
Bogdan
I was happy to take the time with my family and we saw all the attractions inside the castle. There are a lot of them. Of particular interest is the work said to be Leonardo. I wasn't allowed to record that either. Other things are also interest.. Read more »ing. The castle is a bit dark from the outside.
01.08.23
Aisha
Been to Milan before, but only pictured this beauty from the outside as it was night. This time, I arrived early in the morning to visit this historical beauty (which proved to be a good idea as the hot weather still hasn’t set in). The castle .. Read more »is a must visit to anyone in the area for its historical significance. One thing to note is, if you are traveling by car, make sure to know your parking areas beforehand as you might face trouble finding a place to park! fun travels!
20.07.23
Vin
Such an amazing structure with a lot of history. It is free to visit and was not busy at all on a Saturday July afternoon. There is a tourist information point to get leaflets in multiple languages about the castle and the park next to it is beautifu.. Read more »l too. This is definitely worth a visit if you are coming to Milan.
07.07.23
Joshua
Wonderful place. Some tourists but it's large enough to not be crowded. The outside is beautiful and the park that it is in has some great activities and trees for shade. I'd recommend a visit, it has a long history. Be careful of scammers,.. Read more » there's so many.
21.05.23
Massimino
Truly is a beautiful place to visit an amazing castle in the centre of Milan so much history! Easy to follow guides if you want to pay ! Pay to go inside if you want to ! Or just walk round the grounds like I did with my family ! When the sun is out .. Read more »it looks amazing! It’s a must visit !
14.05.23
Bin
What an incredible building that's steeped in history and well renovated. To fully enjoy this museum and gardens you need to spend at least 4+ hours admiring the art, sculptures, pottery, weapons, musical instruments, and the general surround.. Read more »ings that go back through the centuries.
28.04.23
vanick
The Castello is so simply awesome that we had to come here twice. Visiting it in one day was not possible it seems 😂. We had a lot of fun taking pictures and admiring the beauty of the construction. Those walls, windows, gardens 👌🏾💕. In love with it .. Read more »all. I totally recommend going there and spending time to see all sides of it. From inside and outside.
14.04.23
Mayas
Wonderful historical experience and amazing location! Three separate museums, all of which focus on history, are present. One is a museum of ancient art that has works of art and images from various eras dating back many years. The second is a mus.. Read more »eum of old musical instruments, followed by historical furniture, moving accessories, and other items. The three museums are each accessible with a single five-euro admission.
It was great fun for me. You should go there!
There was no line at the entrance, and advance ticket purchasing was not necessary.
You can also just go inside without paying and just take a walk in the place from the outside. Also not very far from the city center. About 15 min walking or something like this
18.03.23
Ortal
Amazing place, wonderful historical experience! There are three different museums in the place, all three dealing with history. Simply amazing, one is an ancient art museum that includes paintings and photos from different periods going back severa.. Read more »l years. The second is ancient objects, furniture, moving accessories and more, the third is the museum of ancient musical instruments. One ticket costs five euros and allows entry to the three museums.
I really enjoyed it. You must visit there!
There was no line at the entrance and there was no need to purchase a ticket in advance.
03.11.22
Chris
While the free grounds were crowded on a beautiful Sunday, the museums were practically empty. For 5 Euros you can visit all the museums, which could take many hours if you took your time. Go to the museum for the Michelangelo first because it is .. Read more »usually empty and no waiting is required. Once you have the ticket you breeze by the other entrances. Going on a weekday will certainly make the visit more enjoyable!
23.10.22
Alex
A large, impressive and in very good condition structure. The entrance to the castle grounds is free of charge, so you can walk around as much as you like. There are also a few museums that you can buy tickets for, but they’re not very well org.. Read more »anized - hard to find, and inside you have to walk the same room twice to see everything, because of how they are displayed (some, such as the Egyptian museum, were closed).
27.07.22
Esmee
Lovely castle to walk around or chill at. I personally loved the garden in the middle of the castle where you could sit out in the shade and enjoy the surrounding views. The museums have mazing pieces. There were some real surprising pieces of art. I.. Read more » paid 2 or 3 euros to get into all 14 unique parts of the castle. There's art varying from paintings to furniture to cloths and musical instruments. Definitely would recommend anyone to spend a few hours here.
12.07.22
Ellen
This place is so stunning. I sat within the castle walls listening to live music from a stage that had been set up while sketching a picture. Truly a wonderful experience.
Not going inside and instead walking around some of the most beautiful archite.. Read more »cture I have ever seen will be free and well worth your time. There are also free toilets and a water refill on site which is a bonus.
07.07.22
Jake
Great castle. Lots to see and explore. The museum's are huge! Good value for money compared to other cities attractions. Great for a walk around even if you do not want to visit the paid museum's.
There is surrounding gardens and a big his.. Read more »toric peace arch, a small cafe and a few little souvenir stands, drinks stands. So you can also eat and drink here. The number 12 tram stops right outside so it's also easy to get to.
We visited on a Saturday but it was not too crowded for a peak summer weekend day.
28.06.22
Rachael
A wonderful collection of mini-exhibits within a castle! Much of the castle was restored after damage during WW2, but lots of original ceiling frescoes remain, and you can also get up onto the ramparts to really explore the fortress. The cafe in the .. Read more »central courtyard has very fair prices for a museum cafe!
Bring a 1 euro coin for a locker if you have luggage/bags with you - the coin is returned when you leave. I'd recommend visiting on a weekday (other than Monday, when the exhibits are closed).
28.05.22
Anna
Wonderful experience! Such a variety of exhibits and such interesting items! A €5 ticket was a steal for the amount of fascination things we saw. Exhibits included musical instruments, sculptures, pottery, glass, furniture, paintings, and so muc.. Read more »h that we didn’t even have time to see. Best museum experience and a super low price!
27.05.22
Monica
An impressive building, home of the dukes of Milan. Full of history and art. Only visited the outside grounds and the beautiful park surrounding the castle. You can enjoy the beauty of nature, sit in shade or sunbathing while watching the world go by.. Read more ». After walking around Milan it was a welcome break. You can buy drinks, snacks and ice cream and listen to buskers playing their music.
14.05.22
Erich
The beauty of this historic place is you can simply walk in and enjoy the grounds. Or you can dig into the history of the structures, the area, the city, by visiting the pay portions. We had a guide walk us through a few years ago as part of a Mi.. Read more »lan walking tour and there was plenty to learn about and enjoy. Keep an eye out for the resident cats usually in the moats.
27.03.22
Dusan
Building itself is visually interesting, but not original. However, there are several rather nice museums inside. I spent there about three interesting hours for 5 Eur, which is very good value. The biggest exhibit is one of the last Michelangelo sta.. Read more »tues, which is housed in its own exposition, but there is way more to see in the castle. Definitely recommended if you have some time to spent while visiting Milano.
24.03.22
Sam
Grand castle, free to walk through, great for pictures. Museum was interesting, very affordable at only €5 per person. Exhibits mostly had information in English, didn't feel like I had missed out not having the audio guide. Would recommend.. Read more » using the map provided to avoid missing anything.
04.12.21
Lukáš
A very nice castle and museum. There are many rooms, everybody will find something to like. You need to count with exhibition which takes at least 3 hours so if you hurry, you should check only items you are interested in. There is also a beautiful v.. Read more »iew from the top. If you take a bag with you, you can store it in a locker located downstairs (1 euro deposit - will be returned after you input the key back). After exhibition you can find a good place for rest outside. This place is also magical in the evening.
19.11.21
jaghanivasan
Beautiful place to visit in Milan! The castle outdoors are free to enter and the tickets are sold only if you would like to enter the castle. The place is massive and has huge park.
The area offers so many potential spots for pictures - both travel .. Read more »and portraits.
One thing to be aware of when you visit the spot (basically all famous spots in Milan) is that there will be people with arm bands at the entrance and even indoors who try to tie those bands on you and demand money. I saw many of those guys at this castle. So be aware!
Apart from that, this place is great to visit!
29.09.21
Valeria
Very interesting historical site, gives you the feeling you're inside a movie. Also it is surrounded by a beautiful park. At night the place is closed but is lit up with beautiful lights. At day time you can come inside the castle and see what y.. Read more »ou probably learned about in history lessons. It was very interesting. We weren't able to actually enter inside the building because there was some kind of private event, but the yard and everything else is open for free at is worth seeing.
29.08.21
Laura
In wanting to explore the city, we chose the busses to do it since it's only 1.50 euros and good for 90 minutes. On one of the stops we saw the sign for the castle and got off. It was a beautiful castle converted into a museum. Full of histo.. Read more »ry and it's grounds converted into a beautiful park. We enjoyed being there for about 3 hours.
27.08.21
Emmanuel
The managers of this place have made it a lot more than just a huge castle next to the city centre. There are concerts in the evening, and dance workshops during the day. There are several large musea, and if you read this before 14 Sep 2021, then hu.. Read more »rry and go see the temporary exhibit about the human in sculpture - it is really wonderful. The adjacent park is a nice place to relax. Supplies of food and drink are very modest.
29.07.21
Kasia
A nice, large castle - not that spectacular on the outside but has some nice pieces of art inside, quite worth seeing. When you buy the museum tickets, make sure you ask what is open and what is not - we were not told that the Ancient Egypt and Prehi.. Read more »story parts were closed and the former one was why we even got the tickets. We found out when we wanted to enter that part of the museum.
29.06.21
Albin
Amazing historical site, a must-see when in Milano. The Museum is in true Italian style with both Roman and post-Roman things to see. The adjacent park is a great place to walk around in, or to have a workout in or to bring your dogs.
27.05.21
R
No entrance fee, which was great. Only museums cost more.
Bathrooms available inside.
Tons of fascinating art, history and architecture to take in, so come with some time.
Park on one side is a nice place to chill for lunch.
Fountains and plazas .. Read more »around.
Grab a gelato and hang out with friends nearby :)
24.04.21
Pepper
A huge castle. Its architecture is well preserved and renovated. Good place for having a walk, running around, or seeing some historical aspects of the city. I'd suggest if you only have a few days in Milan, you have to go here first!
25.02.21
Marcos
Great place to have a pic nice with wide park areas. The inside castle area holds several museums, art, musical instruments, etc. The surrounding area is immense, you can spend the whole afternoon here, there are secret spots with less congested area.. Read more »s. Recommended place for a long relaxed stay.
19.09.20
Lukáš
Very nice place. It is not so loud as the Milano centre and it is perfect place to relax a little. We spend there more than hour. Also you can find a water if you wanna drink. I can only recomend to you, if you plan to go to Milano.
16.09.20
Rob
Interesting place with loads of history. Nice to walk through even if you don’t pay to enter one of its many museums. Cafe on site, be ware of people selling bracelets at the entrances and exits.
14.09.20
dylayla
Amazing place to visit ,enjoy and organize your special events: wedding, musical concerts , fashion show, with this wonderful architecture is fantastic for yours shoots. In the heart of downtown you’re Lovely day to enjoy the wonderful view. We.. Read more »lcome to Italy ??
12.09.20
Bia
Another place that I would recommend visiting while in Milano. Beautiful sights and gardens around it.
There's also the photo and art gallery inside which I found great too!
09.09.20
GM
Art, music, a stroll...inside an ample castle's court. Look up info about the ongoing and enjoy - even just for a walk
31.08.20
amelia
I love this place. Less congested than Duomo and is located beside the park. There's so much to do and to see here.
26.08.20
Michela
A bit creepy for a young woman alone I was approached by a man right away who tried to make me walk with him away into the alley, so be careful ladies
25.08.20
Giuseppe
History an nature. Art and museum. A magic place in the heart of Milan, a reminder of its glorious past.
20.08.20
ferdows
It's a great place to gather and relax. Besides looking at some great architecture and sitting on the grass there isn't much else you can do.
18.08.20
ARUN
Very beautiful castle in milan. There is a park beside and it's very beautiful. So many trees, benches and a shop to relax.
4.8 / 97
