Brick walls of the Sforza Castle in perspective, with the Filarete tower and a lawn at the side.

Sforza Castle (Castello Sforzesco)

The brick castle opens its courtyards to strollers and houses the city's collections; Michelangelo's Rondanini Pietà calls for a longer stop.

  • Museums
  • Suggested time:2 to 3 h with museums
  • Area:Piazza Castello, city center

About Sforza Castle (Castello Sforzesco)

The entrance through the tower of the Sforza Castle leads to a sequence of courtyards that gives a sense of the scale of the old fortification. You can see this side of the complex without a museum marathon; choose your collections before you buy.

The Rondanini Pietà, Michelangelo's unfinished sculpture, invites you to slow down. The elongated figures and the worked surface deserve more attention than a quick photo. Check which sections are open, especially if a specific room motivated your visit.

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