Castello Sforzesco - Milan, Italy
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2
N 45° 28.146 E 009° 10.856
32T E 514143 N 5035079
Construction on this Castle Fortress began in 1450
Waymark Code: WM8QZ2
Location: Lombardia, Italy
Date Posted: 05/04/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member briansnat
Views: 27

This castle was built by Milan's ruling family- the Sforzas. Construction began in 1450. Some of the ceilings have paintings by Leonardo Da Vinci. After the unification of Italy in the 19th Century, the castle no longer served a military function. The central tower was rebuilt between 1900 to 1905. The castle was severely damaged by Allied bombings in 1943- but was restored after the war for its current museums. The Castle now has several museums and performing arts areas including the Pinacoteca del Castello Sforzesco, the Museum of Ancient Art, The Furniture Museum, The Museum of Musical Instruments and the Applied Arts Collection, The Egyptian and Prehistoric sections of the Archaeological Museum and the Achille Bertarelli Print Collection.
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See the Wikipedia website at (visit link)

open daily
7.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. (in winter) | 7.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m. (in summer)
Free admission (except for castle museums)
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1450

Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": Duchy of Milan

Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: Yes it was

What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: Used for defence of a border or land claim.

Current condition: Refurbished- excellent condition

This site is administered by ----: City of Milan

If admission is charged -: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Open to the public?: Open or unrestricted access.

Official or advertised web-page: [Web Link]

Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": [Web Link]

Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: Not listed

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