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Museum of Historic Art of the Sforzesco Castle

The gargantuan Sforzesco Castle built in the 15th century is one of Milan's foremost monuments. It was restored after being bombed in 1943. The vast interior, which is broken here and there by smaller courtyards, contains three museums, the most notable of which is Museum of Historic Art (Museo d'Arte Antica del Castello Sforzesco). Within its collection of sculptures is the famous Pieta Rondanini, Michelangelo's final work. The picture gallery features paintings by Mantegna, Bellini, da Vinci and Fra Filippo Lippi. The two other museums within the Castle's ramparts are the Museum of Applied Arts and the Archaeological Museum.

Address: Piazza Castello
Website: www.milanocastello.it
Telephone: (02) 8846 3700
Transport: Subway to Cadorna, Lanza or Cairoli. Bus 43, 50, 57, 58, 61, 70 or 94. Tram 1, 3, 4, 12, 14, 20 or 27
Opening time: Castle: Daily 7am to 6pm (winter), closing at 7pm in summer. Closed 25 December, 1 January and 1 May, Easter Monday. Museums are closed on Mondays
Admission: Castle: free. Museums: €3, concessions available. Free admittance daily from 4.30pm to 5.30pm (admittance until 5pm), Fridays from 2pm to 5.30pm