About Castello Sforzesco

Castello Sforzesco is a fortress which was built during the 14th century and is said to be the most famous landmark in Milan. It is said to be the best museum in the city. The castles were designed by the multi-talented Leonardo da Vinci. The first structure of the museum was built in 1368. The History of the Castello Sforzesco says that it was destroyed and modified again in the form of the museum which has seven different small museums which represent Milan’s cultural and civic history. One ticket gets you into all of them.

Must See

  • The Museum of Ancient Art.
  • The Pinacoteca del Castello Sforzesco.
  • The Museum of Musical Instruments.
  • The Egyptian Museum.
  • The Archaeological Museum of Milan.
  • The Applied Arts Collection.
  • The Antique Furniture and Wooden Sculpture Museum.

How to reach

Metro: Cadorna, line M1; Cairoli, line M1; Lanza, line M2. Bus: Lines 18, 50, 37, 58, 61 and 94. Tram: Lines 1, 2, 4, 12, 14 and 19.
Both the metro, tram, and bus lines fares: €1.50 for a single ticket that allows 90-minute travel. A 24-hour travel ticket costs €4.50, and a 48-hour travel ticket costs €8.25.
You can also take a taxi to reach Castello Sforzesco with a minimum fare starting from €3.30. 

Tips

  • It's little difficult to navigate inside but well worth the time spent and the entrance fee.
  • The urban park outside the castle is perfect for a long walk.                  
  • There are activities for kids like paintings that involve them so as not to get bored.            
  • A guide is recommended to help and make one explore, see and understand the famous landmark castle.
  • You can take pictures here.
  • Smoking and drinking are strictly prohibited. 

Visit Time

Sunday: 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Monday: 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Thursday: 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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Waiting Time

Nil

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Adults - €10
Seniors (aged over 65 years) - €8
Teens (aged under 25 years) - Free
Friday (2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.) - Free
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Weekends (4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.) - Free
Castello: Free

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Time you can spend

2 hours

 

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Weather

Broken Clouds 6.64°C

 

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