Castello Sforzesco
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August 15, 2024
Visiting the sights of Milano often starts with this historic center of Castel Sforzesco. An interesting castle, which he ordered to be built in the 15th century. Francesco Sforza, a successful and wealthy mercenary warrior, condottiero. There is a beautiful portrait of this founder of the Sforza dynasty of rulers, but, unfortunately, not here, but in the Brera Museum, but I will still capture this image. Just look at these expressive salt-colored facial features, even a white glance at the portrait shows what an outstanding and strong character in the story was Condottiere Sforza.
Earlier, in the same place where Francesco's soldier of fortune laid his stronghold, there was already a castle that belonged to the ancient Milanese Visconti family, no match for the upstarts of Sforza. This fortification was literally demolished by freedom-loving townspeople in the 14th century. But the holy place is never empty, a new dynasty of rulers and a new castle appeared, which was actively rebuilt. The great Leonardo applied his genius abilities to architecture and fort fixation here, the castle became almost impregnable. In the New Napoleonic era, the castle was again wanted to be demolished, but, fortunately, it worked out. Now there is a rare library and wonderful museum exhibitions.
The museum was robbed during an exhibition not so long ago. In its own way, it is also a high assessment :)
Russians are also interested in the castle because it is not much older than the Moscow Kremlin, you can clearly imagine what the Moscow princes took as a model for their order, which architects from the North could have called at the end of the 15th century. And Milan, along with the castle, was taken by Suvorov during his campaign.
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October 8, 2024
A very beautiful place in Milan, there are a lot of athletes in the morning, tourists in the afternoon, and emigrants in the evening. It's better to finish exploring the park before dark. Cats used to sit in the loopholes of the castle until they were sealed with nets.
A must-visit in Milan.
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January 3
The Sforza Castle is a wonderful place reminiscent of the Moscow Kremlin. There is a beautiful courtyard inside. There are many interesting things related to Italian culture in museums. I always try to pass through it on my way to Sempione Park.
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