Castello Sforzesco
Castle in Milan, Italy / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Sforza Castle" redirects here. For other uses, see Sforza Castle (disambiguation).
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. Later renovated and enlarged, in the 16th and 17th centuries it was one of the largest citadels in Europe. Extensively rebuilt by Luca Beltrami in 1891–1905, it now houses several of the city's museums and art collections.
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Castello Sforzesco | |
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Milan in Italy | |
Coordinates | 45°28′12″N 9°10′43″E |
Site information | |
Owner | Comune of Milan |
Open to the public | Yes, a museum; the courtyard is a public park |
Condition | Restored by Luca Beltrami (1891–1905) |
Website | www |
Site history | |
Built | 1360–1499 |
In use | Until 1862 |
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