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Castello Sforzesco

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Castello Sforzesco, Milan, 20100

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Castello Sforzesco, Milan - Reviews of Castello Sforzesco - IgoUgo
Built in 1368 by Gian Galeazzo Visconti to defend the city from attack, the castle was enlarged by military architect Magatti under the instruction of Visconti's successor Gian Galeazzo. Destroyed in 1447, it was rebuilt between 1450 and 1500 and enlarged under Francesco Sforza's rule. In 1500, once...
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Castello Sforzesco- Milan, Italy - VirtualTourist.com
... it could be nice to go to the Castello, the old building in the central Milan. And when you have had your five minutes of looking at art you can go on, further on, and just relax in the sun in the park Sempione. It's a huge park, with a bar, small waterholes, big grassfields where you can relax,...
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Castello Sforzesco - Milan Travel Guide - VirtualTourist.com
The architect who first conceived this overpowering brickwork complex is unknown, but it was probably begun when Galeazzo Visconti had a castle built along the Roman walls near the city gates named after upiter, therefore the castle was popularly known as the castle of the Jupiter Gate. The complex,...
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Castello Sforzesco, Milan, Italy : Reviews of Castello Sforzesco - Yahoo! Travel
Built in 1368 by Gian Galeazzo Visconti to defend the city from attack, the castle was enlarged by military architect Magatti under the instruction of Visconti's...
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iExplore Community: Castello Sforzesco - Milan, Italy
Remodelled from the original fortress by Francesco Sforza in the 15th century, the magnificent Renaissance castle houses today several art and castle museums, alongside museum of egyptian artefacts, museum of musical instruments and sev...
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iExplore Community: Castello%20Sforzesco - Milan Popular%20Sights
Most come here to see the museum- Michelangelo's last work, the unfinished Pieta is here- but then leave without finding out the real charm of the castle. On a sunny day hundreds of Milanese come here to sun themselves, play games, and socialize on the grass lawns. So bring a picnic and some friends...
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