The Sforza Castle (Italian: Castello Sforzesco [kasˈtɛllo sforˈtsesko]; Milanese: Castell Sforzesch [kasˈtɛl sfurˈsɛsk]) is a medieval fortification located in Milan, northern Italy. It was built in the …

To defend the main gate of the castle, Ludovico il Moro commissioned Leonardo to design a more modern pentagonal ravelin, that was eventually built during the French occupation under Louis …

Download the plan of the building to navigate in the Sforza Castle Download the leaflets for information on the Museums and Institutes of the Castle and to discover more information …

Oct 12, 2020 · After the French victory in 1515 during the Battle of Marignano, Sforza, his Swiss mercenaries, and the cardinal-bishop of Sion went back to the castle. King Francis followed …

Turn around as you pass through the main gate, and gaze up at the richly decorated Torre del Filarete, designed by the renowned architect Filarete in 1452. The original tower was actually...

There’s no doubt that one of the icons of Milan is the Castello Sforzesco. A leisurely stroll from Piazza del Duomo through Vias Orefici and Dante leads to this sturdy castle that has over 600 …

Mar 24, 2021 · The Castello Sforzesco, also sometimes referred to as the “Sforza Castle,” is one of the most fascinating landmarks in the city of Milan. It’s located right in the heart of the city …

Castello Sforzesco was built in 1450 by Francesco Sforza. Francesco was an Italian military leader and the Duke of Milan from 1450 until his death in 1466. When construction was …

The Pinacoteca del Castello Sforzesco houses an extensive collection of paintings with works by Andrea Mantegna, Giovanni Bellini and Canaletto. The gallery offers a comprehensive …

The Castello Sforzesco is a medieval fortification located in Milan, northern Italy. It was built in the 15th century by Francesco Sforza, Duke of Milan, on the remnants of a 14th-century fortification.