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Castello Sforzesco

Piazza Castello, 3, 20100 Milan, Italy
39-02-884-63700
As featured in 3 days in Milan
Ranked #21 of 262 attractions in Milan
4.0 of 5 stars 322 Reviews
Type: Castles, Historic Sites
Fee: Yes
Traveller 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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Belgium
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Just visited from the outside. It's one of the few really cultural things to visit in Milano, and it's actually nice spacious, with a park .. it gives some breathing space in the middle of the city More

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Alexandria, VA
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122 reviews 122 reviews
Reviews in 61 cities Reviews in 61 cities
128 helpful votes 128 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

The Sforza Castle consists of the Museum of Ancient Art, the Furniture Museum, the Museum of Musical Instruments and several other museums. One of the famous rooms, known as the Sala Delle Asse has ceiling paintings by Leonardo da Vinci. More

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Cork-Ireland & Saudi Arabia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

It was a rainy day, but nevertheless it was lovely to see this building. More

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Blue Mountains NSW
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

You would have to be dead to be bored here! It's a great place with a number of museums, a great art gallery and stunning open spaces. Allow yourself plenty of time. More

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Nahariya, Israel
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Very interesting place , a lot of museums.Very friendly and helpful stuff.Close to center and Metro station. More

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Stockholm, Sweden
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Thank heaven we were early and the tourists had not invaded the place, but a lot of very intrusive and unpleasant vendors who try to tie bracelets on your wrists. You really need to tell them to back of right away if you don't want the bracelet. More

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Belton, Texas
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294 reviews 294 reviews
Reviews in 74 cities Reviews in 74 cities
83 helpful votes 83 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

My family and I went here on a half-day tour, and we only viewed "outside" of the buildings, starting from the front gate, through the courtyards, to the wonderful park in back. Perhaps my average rating would have been higher, had I had time to see some of galleries and museums within. The fountain in front of the castle is... More

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Norwalk
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Very interesting and beautiful. We walked the grounds and did the museum. If you aren't interested in actually seeing the museums, there are beautiful grounds to take a walk around for free. Beware though- lots of street vendors selling knockoffs and scammers trying to give you "free" bracelets More

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San Diego, CA
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

If you're interest is forts, then this is the one for you! It's massive!! I didn't have time to go through the museum so can't comment on it. More

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London, United Kingdom
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Not the most beautiful of castles. It's big and fairly impressive, but there's not an awful lot to recommend it architecturally. Free to enter main part and wander about, but you have to pay for main exhibits. Free toilets though which are handy if you're caught short! More

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