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The Castello Sforzesco (Italian for "Sforza's Castle") 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.
- 1360–1499
- Yes, a museum; the courtyard is a public park
- Until 1862
- Comune of Milan
Built by Francesco Sforza in the middle of the 15th century. In the second half of the 15th century, Leonardo da Vinci was involved in decorating the castle. Interestingly, the appearance of the Sforza fortress was taken as a model by Milanese architects who worked on the Moscow Kremlin.
- (13.6K)
- Attraction
- Piazza Castello, 3, Milan
By Google Arts & Culture. At the heart of the Italian city of Milan stands the imposing Castello Sforzesco, one of the largest citadels in Europe. The castle's long and storied history...
Notice board. The rise of the Sforza Castle. Originally from Romagna, Francesco Sforza was an immensely capable military leader as well as an astute politician. Having previously been hired to defend the city by Filippo Maria Visconti, he successfully laid siege to Milan and was welcomed by the populace as a liberator.
Sforzesco Castle, in Milan, castle built in the 15th century by Francesco Sforza and now home of a fine art collection. Collections of the Castello Sforzesco include those of the Museum of Antique Art, of the Museum of Musical Instruments, and of the Picture Gallery. The “Rondanini Pietà,”.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Just outside the historical centre of Milan stands the Sforza Castle, a grand 15th-century fortification built on the ruins of a previous medieval fortress, commissioned by Francesco Sforza, Lord of the city at the time.
The castle of Ravaldino near Forlì is a fortified citadel: it was also the seat of the army led by Caterina Sforza and Girolamo Riario. The castle was the principal residence of the noble pair and the seat of the seignory following the destruction of Palazzo Riario, which stood in the central square of Forlì, after Girolamo was assassinated ...
