Sforzesco Castle

Tremendous castle museum, well worth spending a morning or afternoon here. Packed full with art of every kind, from paintings to sculpture to furniture and other material culture items. Buildings themselves also of interest. Lockers in the basement to store bags, which are not allowed in the paid areas. Very good value. Could make more money by charging more and having a bigger gift shop.

Sforzesco Castle feels less like a tourist attraction and more like a time machine parked in the middle of Milan. I visited on a sunny afternoon, and walking through the massive gates felt like entering another world—one that echoes with the footsteps of dukes, soldiers, artists, and everyday Milanese. The inner courtyards are stunning—grand but oddly peaceful, with locals sitting in the shade or reading a book on the benches like it’s just another Sunday. I spent a good hour just wandering around the outer walls and moat before even entering any of the museums. Inside, it's a treasure trove. I wasn’t expecting to see Michelangelo’s last sculpture just sitting quietly in one of the rooms. That alone gave me chills. The museum layout is a bit old-school, but charmingly so, and the variety of art and artifacts—from Renaissance armor to Egyptian relics—is impressive. I recommend going early or later in the day—it can get a bit crowded, especially near the main courtyards. Also, if you have time, grab a gelato and stroll through Parco Sempione behind the castle—it's the perfect way to end the visit. Definitely one of the most memorable places I saw in Milan. Not just for the beauty, but for the soul it carries.

Taking a different direction in my strolls through Milan I came across this amazing looking castle in the city - obviously quite old. It is at the edge of a large park which itself was very interesting. Ie, you can find at the opposite side a Napoleon lll version of the arc de triumph. BTW, I was told that within the fortress there was some work by Michelangelo but it was closed the day I visited.

Very beautiful castle with lots of exhibitions on different topics. We spent hours there. At the end it was too much input. Every first and third Tuesday of the month the entrance is free. Not sure if the whole day or after 2pm (read different information). We arrived at 2:30pm and it was definitely free. Closing time was 5:30pm.

Huge, beautiful castle, which mostly served as a palace for the royal Sforza family, in the center of Milan. It is a popular place to visit, so if you want to see art inside, you should probably buy tickets in advance (I did). The museums inside contain a treasure trove of art, including the last sculpture of Michelangelo (The Rondanini Pieta), paintings of Mantegna, Titian, Tintoretto and others. The famous Sala delle Asse was closed, but you were still able to pick inside to see a very faded Leonardo painting on the ceiling. A separate ticket is required to walk on the castle wall and absorb a great view from the top. There is a park behind the castle where you can stroll for the rest of the day

Historic castle belonging to the royal family of Milan. We enjoyed the massive size of the castle, had learned a lot during our guided tour of Milan, which took us through the castle. I believe there’s a lot to see here, but our guided tour took us through rather quickly explaining everything we needed to know about the historic castle.

Lots to see but not so well laid out so you get a bit lost, when we tried to go back and see something that we'd missed we were spoken to in Italian in a very aggressive manor even when we tried to explain in English (most places you visit in Milan and ask if they speak English they will say "of course") he indicated that it was impossible to go back in the other direction and was not at all nice (we went back anyway!). For the music section it's a pity that there's not any music being played, they have some wonderful exhibits but they're "just there". The visit is quite boring in the end

A lovely castle full of history inside the museum. You can get in for free after 2pm on the 1st Tuesday of every month. There are lockers where you can store your rucksack or any other small items It costs 1 euro ( Sept 2025 prices) and you get back the euro when you retrieve your items. Inside is a museum full of argiticture and memobila and old stone work that adorned some of the buildings in Milan. Also there are 3 floors to see and to explore. You get great views from the top level. Outside next to the payment main entrance is a cafe and a courtyard. Toliets are on site as well..