Europe
Italy
Lombardy
Milan
Things to do in Milan
Castello Sforzesco
See all things to do

Castello Sforzesco

See all things to do
See all things to do
Castello Sforzesco
4.5
13,456
#4 of 1,581 things to do in Milan
Historic Sites • Castles
Read more
09:00 - 17:30
Tuesday
09:00 - 17:30
Wednesday
09:00 - 17:30
Thursday
09:00 - 17:30
Friday
09:00 - 17:30
Saturday
09:00 - 17:30
Sunday
09:00 - 17:30
Write a review
About
Suggested duration
2-3 hours
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listing
Admission tickets
from €13.50
All you need to step foot in the door.
Full view
What is Travellers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
Top ways to experience Castello Sforzesco
See all
The area
Address
Neighbourhood: Centro Storico
The pulsating core of Milan is in Centro. Duomo Square is enclosed by the gothic cathedral, the historic icon of Milan. However, shopping is what draws most crowds to this area. The classy and versatile Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II with luxury boutiques and high quality restaurants will turn any shopping or lunch expedition into a royal experience. Head to the rooftop of the flagship La Rinascente to enjoy the view of the animated square with a panorama of the Duomo. The Corso Vittorio Emanuele II is the street for high-end shopping. Brands of all kinds and street artists attract the attention of all visitors; while at Via Santa Radegonda 16, Luini Panzerotti is a much appreciated street food shop providing unimaginable culinary experiences. If shopping takes its toll on you, consider visiting Castello Sforzesco, a 15th century castle housing several museums. Those looking to relax can go to Parco Sempione, where nature provides respite from the energy of this dynamic and international city.
How to get there
  • Lanza • 4 min walk
  • Cadorna • 4 min walk
Best nearby
We rank these restaurants and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location.
Restaurants
6,751 within 5 kms
La Tartina
879
0.4 km€€ - €€€ • Italian • Cafe • Contemporary
CHIOSCO SQUADRE CALCIO
431
0.2 km€ • Italian • Bar • Fast food
Chiosco al Politico
324
0.2 km€ • Italian • Brew Pub • Fast food
Casa Del Pane
198
0.5 km€ • Street Food • Vegetarian Friendly
Nero 9
712
0.5 km€€€€ • Italian • Steakhouse • Barbecue
ATMosfera
324
0.3 km€€€€ • Italian • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Taglieri e Bicchieri
487
0.5 km€€ - €€€ • Italian • Brew Pub • Mediterranean
Tartufotto
1,311
0.5 km€€€€ • Italian • Mediterranean • European
Trattoria Il Cestino
2,177
0.5 km€€ - €€€ • Italian • Seafood • Mediterranean
Gelato Fatto Con Amore
172
0.5 km€€ - €€€ • Dessert • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
See all
Attractions
1,688 within 10 kms
Museum of Ancient Art
69
22 mArt Museums
Musei del Castello Sforzesco
117
30 mSpeciality Museums
Monumento a San Giovanni Nepomuceno
23
38 mMonuments & Statues
Museo Pietà Rondanini
291
0.2 kmArt Museums
Fontana di Piazza Castello
488
0.2 kmFountains
Museum of Decorative Arts
67
0.2 kmArt Museums
Museum of Musical Instruments
49
0.2 kmSpeciality Museums
Biblioteca d'Arte
4
0.1 kmLibraries
Civico Museo Archeologico Sezioni Preistorica ed Egizia
33
0.2 kmHistory Museums
Tram Ristorante ATMosfera
655
0.2 kmScenic Railroads
See all
Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
Popular mentions
We perform checks on reviews
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
4.5
13,458 reviews
Excellent
7,588
Very good
4,746
Average
969
Poor
105
Terrible
51
SoniaGimenes
Maringa, PR116 contributions
So beauitiful
Oct 2022
This Castello offers an atmosphere completely different from other Castle we have been !
It is very big with useful information and many historical facts ! We loved it.
Written 30 January 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
kempdj
Peterborough, UK349 contributions
The best €5 I have spent
Jan 2023 • Solo
I was lost for over three hours in this place. Only €5 entry and there were over 40 rooms with a huge variety of exhibits in stunning surroundings. The musical instrument rooms alone put the V&A to shame. Outside the buildings and surroundings are spectacular and a walk through the park to the Peace Arch built for Napoleon is another must do experience. You could never tire of this place and it will be on my to do list when I come again.
Written 23 January 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Inga Rahkonen
Helsinki, Finland203 contributions
Another great attraction in Milan
Dec 2022 • Family
Another great attraction in Milan. We looked it in about 2 hours. A very comprehensive museum. Admission is free for under 18s.
Written 2 January 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Martino B
Chelmsford, UK4,931 contributions
Must visit
Dec 2022 • Family
Another must visit here in Milan the gardens are stunning and the castle is Magnifico .
When we went the Alpine soldiers were parading .
Written 30 December 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
J&S_Singapore
Singapore, Singapore4,258 contributions
impressive fortification, and Milan’s landmark
Nov 2022
Was looking for "Sforza Castle " but found the reviews under this instead!
We visited the Castle as our last leg of Italy tour, before moving on to Switzerland. Morning about 9:30am but the coach has to do a detour as there was a Marathon Event, so we end up walking more than 20 mins cut-across the Sempione park before entering from the rear gate.
The Castello Sforzesco is a medieval fortification built in the 15th century by Francesco Sforza, Duke of Milan whose stature can be found within the premise. Visible from afar by the iconic red-brick Castello Sforzesco has since shed its former roles of defensive fortress, ducal residence and military barracks…. It is now transformed to hosting several dedicated Municipal Museums, home to one Regrettably we did not have the time to visit them as have only 2 hours for the session, just have a tour round the area.
The castle grounds are large and fascinating, where there’s the external massive walls, moat, towers. The main gate leads to a large courtyard within the massive wall where there we can see several features, includes the Tower of Bona of Savoy and the Rocchetta, a sort of internal defensive ridotto with a gate of its own.
Reaching the other end of the castle the semi-circular Piazza Castello was constructed around the city side and surrounded by a radial street layout . It is more crowded here and people congregated near the fountain. We were blessed with good fine weather on a Sunday morning, and left after2-hours .
Written 25 December 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Sebas M
Buenos Aires, Argentina94 contributions
Castello Sfozarello - Short review
Nov 2022 • Solo
Very interesting fortification located not to far from the city centre. Definitely worth a visit, even if you just stroll around it or the courtyard. You can get a very nice view from the nearby park of the Arco della Pace - it goes both ways, from the Arco you can get a nice view of the Castello - particularly the tower. It can be a bit crowded, but given it size, you shouldn't have a problem
Written 26 November 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Jonas A
Stockholm, Sweden929 contributions
Impressively sized fort
Nov 2022
This compound covers a large area including a dry moat. Whether or not you choose to enter some of the exhibition or museum areas it is an impressive structure. The nearby Sempione park makes for a nice stroll.
Written 19 November 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
agisilaos
Thessaloniki, Greece28 contributions
a place you have to see
Nov 2022
The castello sforzesco is so impressive, with so many things to see and do, it also has this nice yard and it is one of the little places that youn actually see how the medieval fortification doors works
Written 17 November 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
EllisShuman
Jerusalem, Israel64 contributions
Worth visiting just to see the Michelangelo sculpture
Nov 2022
We weren't too impressed by the castle overall. The Leonardo da Vinci room was closed for renovations and the museum exhibits didn't really interest us.

Still, seeing the stunning Rondanini Pietà sculpture by Michelangelo made the visit worthwhile!
Written 15 November 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Holly C
11 contributions
Great but not superb
Nov 2022 • Family
I was pleasantly surprised by a magnificent view of the castle at first when I arrived but after that I wasn’t sure what to make out of it. I mean it wasn’t clear on signs what kind of things they offer inside the buildings. After I figured they had several museums I bought a ticket to get in and after that I found out some of the museums or exhibitions were closed.

Also I was wondering if the brackets scam business has been around for a long time bothering visitors why the castle management doesn’t do anything about it…
Written 8 November 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
2
…
Showing results 1-10 of 3,259
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
Anything missing or inaccurate?
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listing

Castello Sforzesco | Milan | UPDATED January 2023 Top Tips Before You Go (with Photos) - Tripadvisor

Frequently Asked Questions about Castello Sforzesco
Castello Sforzesco is open:
  • Tue - Sun 09:00 - 17:30
Buy tickets in advance on Tripadvisor. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund.
Castello Sforzesco admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost €13.73, while a popular guided tour starts around €4.62 per person. See all 99 Castello Sforzesco tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
Castello Sforzesco can be crowded, so we recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 99 Castello Sforzesco tickets and tours on Tripadvisor