Milan: Sforza Castle Guided Tour
ID: GYG179939-274487
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Country: Italy
Country: Italy
Duration: 02:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a 2-hour tour of the Sforza Castle in Milan, which is one of the most extraordinary castles in Italy and a symbol of the city's Renaissance.
Visit Milan’s Sforza Castle – one of the primary symbols of the city. Learn about its various transformations over the past few centuries on a 2-hour guided tour. The castle has been a defense fortress, a military barracks, a private residence, and the center of cultural institutions and museums.
Today the castle is home to museums of art, archives, and libraries. Hear history of the structure when it was under the rule of the Visconti and Sforza families, and about the last extraordinary restoration of the castle made by architect Luca Beltrami at the beginning of the twentieth century.
At the conclusion of your tour, you’ll have the opportunity to see Michaelangelo’s famous Pietà Rondanini.
Visit Milan’s Sforza Castle – one of the primary symbols of the city. Learn about its various transformations over the past few centuries on a 2-hour guided tour. The castle has been a defense fortress, a military barracks, a private residence, and the center of cultural institutions and museums.
Today the castle is home to museums of art, archives, and libraries. Hear history of the structure when it was under the rule of the Visconti and Sforza families, and about the last extraordinary restoration of the castle made by architect Luca Beltrami at the beginning of the twentieth century.
At the conclusion of your tour, you’ll have the opportunity to see Michaelangelo’s famous Pietà Rondanini.
Highlights
- Explore one of the iconic monuments of Milan on a guided tour
- Learn about the history of Sforza Castle and its many restorations
- Admire Michaelangelo’s famous Pietà Rondanini
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Minimum numbers apply: there is a possibility of cancelation after confirmation if there are not sufficient participants to meet requirements. If this occurs, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
• The activity is not recommended for those with back problems, as a moderate amount of walking is involved
• Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water
You are required to bring and wear a mask
The meeting point is Piazza Castello, in front of the main entrance at the fountain.
• The activity is not recommended for those with back problems, as a moderate amount of walking is involved
• Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water
You are required to bring and wear a mask
The meeting point is Piazza Castello, in front of the main entrance at the fountain.
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NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.