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Castello Sforzesco Entry Ticket

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Enjoy the most cost-effective way to explore Castello Sforzesco in Milan: explore the castle independently and on your own terms.
Your ticket covers entry to all castle museum sections and any exhibitions, except Leonardo's Sala delle Asse which is closed for restoration, and the prehistory and protohistory section.
Move between courtyards, walls, and gallery rooms at your own pace, pausing wherever you like to focus on the artworks and displays.
Upgrade by adding a self-guided audio tour of the castle, with commentary in 5 languages.
An alternative upgrade includes a guided tour of Milan's panoramic tower, Torre Brance, as well as the castle and its museums, along with Sempione Park access.

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Enjoy the most cost-effective way to explore Castello Sforzesco in Milan: explore the castle independently and on your own terms.
Your ticket covers entry to all castle museum sections and any exhibitions, except Leonardo's Sala delle Asse which is closed for restoration, and the prehistory and protohistory section.
Move between courtyards, walls, and gallery rooms at your own pace, pausing wherever you like to focus on the artworks and displays.
Upgrade by adding a self-guided audio tour of the castle, with commentary in 5 languages.
An alternative upgrade includes a guided tour of Milan's panoramic tower, Torre Brance, as well as the castle and its museums, along with Sempione Park access.

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€14

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Tickets to Castello Sforzesco & Rondanini's Pieta

2 hrs - 2 hrs 30 mins

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Explore Milan’s medieval Castello Sforzesco with reserved entry and a multilingual self-guided audio tour.
Walk through its red-brick fortress walls, expansive courtyards, and distinctive towers like Torre del Filarete.
Visit the castle museums, home to paintings, sculptures, and works connected to Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci.
See Michelangelo’s Pietà Rondanini, one of the artist’s final and most moving sculptures.
Your ticket also includes a self-guided Milan audio tour covering landmarks like the Duomo, Sempione Park, and Santa Maria delle Grazie.
Get deeper insights with a live guide who will offer expert commentary on not just the castle, but also Torre Branca in Parco Sempione.

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Explore Milan’s medieval Castello Sforzesco with reserved entry and a multilingual self-guided audio tour.
Walk through its red-brick fortress walls, expansive courtyards, and distinctive towers like Torre del Filarete.
Visit the castle museums, home to paintings, sculptures, and works connected to Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci.
See Michelangelo’s Pietà Rondanini, one of the artist’s final and most moving sculptures.
Your ticket also includes a self-guided Milan audio tour covering landmarks like the Duomo, Sempione Park, and Santa Maria delle Grazie.
Get deeper insights with a live guide who will offer expert commentary on not just the castle, but also Torre Branca in Parco Sempione.

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€20

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Milan Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour & Castello Sforzesco with Rondanini's Pieta Audio Guide Tickets

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Two of the four bus routes start at Sforza Castle, so the 24-hour pass effectively covers your transit to and from the city's largest museum complex.
Hop on and off across 4 routes and 40+ stops, covering the Duomo, La Scala, Brera district, Parco Sempione, San Siro, and the CityLife skyscrapers.
At Sforza Castle, a digital audio guide in five languages walks you through the seven museums, including the Sala delle Asse and Michelangelo's Pietà Rondanini.
Use the bus pass before or after your timed castle slot — the 24-hour clock starts only when you first scan on board, not from the booking time.

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Two of the four bus routes start at Sforza Castle, so the 24-hour pass effectively covers your transit to and from the city's largest museum complex.
Hop on and off across 4 routes and 40+ stops, covering the Duomo, La Scala, Brera district, Parco Sempione, San Siro, and the CityLife skyscrapers.
At Sforza Castle, a digital audio guide in five languages walks you through the seven museums, including the Sala delle Asse and Michelangelo's Pietà Rondanini.
Use the bus pass before or after your timed castle slot — the 24-hour clock starts only when you first scan on board, not from the booking time.

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€40.38

5% off

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Combo (Save 5%): Pinacoteca di Brera +Castello Sforzesco Audio Guide Tickets

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Cover Milan's two cultural anchors with timed entry at both: the Pinacoteca di Brera and Sforza Castle sit a 10-minute walk apart in central Milan.
At Pinacoteca di Brera, walk in at your reserved slot and explore 38 rooms spanning 700 years of Italian art — Raphael, Caravaggio, Mantegna, and Hayez's iconic 'The Kiss'.
At Sforza Castle, explore seven museums either with a guided tour or audio commentary, depending on your selected option.
Visit both venues on the same day using the short walk between them, or split them across separate days using the entry slots you select at checkout.

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Cover Milan's two cultural anchors with timed entry at both: the Pinacoteca di Brera and Sforza Castle sit a 10-minute walk apart in central Milan.
At Pinacoteca di Brera, walk in at your reserved slot and explore 38 rooms spanning 700 years of Italian art — Raphael, Caravaggio, Mantegna, and Hayez's iconic 'The Kiss'.
At Sforza Castle, explore seven museums either with a guided tour or audio commentary, depending on your selected option.
Visit both venues on the same day using the short walk between them, or split them across separate days using the entry slots you select at checkout.

from ~~Original price€45~~

€42.75

5% off

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YesMilano: Flash, Standard & All-Inclusive City Passes

23 hrs 59 mins - 3 days

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Enjoy entry to various attractions and museums across the city with this pocket-friendly 3-day City Pass.
Save up to 70%! With a single pass, explore top attractions like the Natural History Museum, GAM/Modern Art Gallery, Duomo, and more.
Navigate the city easily with 3 days of unlimited access to public transport including ATM trams, buses, and metros within Zone Mi1-Mi3.
The Standard Pass includes entry to Civic Museums and one premium activity, while the All-Inclusive Pass offers access to Civic Museums and all premium activities.
Benefit from a 100% digital pass on your phone and save significant time by not queuing to buy tickets.

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Enjoy entry to various attractions and museums across the city with this pocket-friendly 3-day City Pass.
Save up to 70%! With a single pass, explore top attractions like the Natural History Museum, GAM/Modern Art Gallery, Duomo, and more.
Navigate the city easily with 3 days of unlimited access to public transport including ATM trams, buses, and metros within Zone Mi1-Mi3.
The Standard Pass includes entry to Civic Museums and one premium activity, while the All-Inclusive Pass offers access to Civic Museums and all premium activities.
Benefit from a 100% digital pass on your phone and save significant time by not queuing to buy tickets.

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€39.90

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Torre Branca & Castello Sforzesco Guided Tour with Park Walk

2 hrs 30 mins

This experience combines skyline views, a castle visit, and a park walk so you cover three classic Milan perspectives in one tour.
Start with reserved entry to Torre Branca, Milan's steel tower and panormaic viewpoint reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower.
Take a relaxed walk through Parco Sempione, Milan's green lung. Then, continue your guided visit to Castello Sforzesco, and its museums and exhibitions.
Follow an English or Spanish speaking guide who uses headsets for groups over five so you catch every story and detail without straining to hear.

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This experience combines skyline views, a castle visit, and a park walk so you cover three classic Milan perspectives in one tour.
Start with reserved entry to Torre Branca, Milan's steel tower and panormaic viewpoint reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower.
Take a relaxed walk through Parco Sempione, Milan's green lung. Then, continue your guided visit to Castello Sforzesco, and its museums and exhibitions.
Follow an English or Spanish speaking guide who uses headsets for groups over five so you catch every story and detail without straining to hear.

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€40

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The Last Supper & Castello Sforzesco Guided Tour

2 hrs - 3 hrs

Make the most of Milan in one go with two top sites, fast-track access, and a guide who knows every detail.
See The Last Supper in its original setting at Santa Maria delle Grazie. Discover Da Vinci’s technique with stories that bring the mural to life.
Walk through Sforza Castle, a medieval fortress filled with art, history, and grand Renaissance architecture.

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Make the most of Milan in one go with two top sites, fast-track access, and a guide who knows every detail.
See The Last Supper in its original setting at Santa Maria delle Grazie. Discover Da Vinci’s technique with stories that bring the mural to life.
Walk through Sforza Castle, a medieval fortress filled with art, history, and grand Renaissance architecture.

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€88

Pro tips to help you make a pick

Consider joining a guided tour to gain deeper insights into the history and art of the castle. Tours often cover key highlights like the Sala delle Asse and other significant artworks.

Save the Rondanini Pietà for last. Michelangelo's final, unfinished sculpture sits in a quiet room you can easily blow past early in the visit. Treat it as the closing note — the emotional payoff hits harder after you've walked through the armoury, the tapestries, and the Sforza family's frescoes.

Exit through the rear gate into Parco Sempione. The back gate leads you out into one of the city's largest parks, with the Arco della Pace at the far end and Torre Branca off to the side.

Time your visit for the free-entry windows if you're flexible. Museum admission is free for under-18s, on the first and third Tuesday of the month after 2 pm, and on the first Sunday of the month — useful to know, though expect heavier crowds during those slots.

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About Sforza Castle

Castello Sforzesco, one of Europe's largest fortresses, has transformed over the centuries from a defensive stronghold and ducal residence to a cultural hub in Milan. Its expansive grounds feature grand courtyards, towering walls, and historic towers, reflecting its medieval origins dating back to the 14th century. Renowned artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo left their mark here, with treasures like da Vinci's Sala delle Asse frescoes and Michelangelo's Pietà Rondanini. Today, the castle houses Milano's Municipal Museums, showcasing a rich tapestry of art, history, and ancient artifacts from across the ages.

AddressPiazza Castello, 20121 Milano MI, Italy

Also known asCastle Sforza

Year opened1360

Founded byFrancesco I Sforza

Visitors per year500000

Expected wait time - Standard1-2 hours (Peak), 30-60 mins (Off Peak)

Did you know?

Michelangelo's was still chiseling his final sculpture, the unfinished Rondanini Pietà, six days before his death in 1564.

Napoleon ordered the outer ring of defensive ravelins and walls demolished in the early 1800s to open up the area — the resulting cleared land is what became Parco Sempione, which is why the park and castle flow into each other so naturally today.

Leonardo da Vinci painted the ceiling of the Sala delle Asse around 1498 as an illusion of intertwining mulberry trees with golden ropes: a nod to Ludovico Sforza's nickname "il Moro" (mulberry in Italian is moro).

The castle's main entrance tower, the Torre del Filarete, is actually a 1905 reconstruction — the original exploded in 1521 when lightning struck the gunpowder magazine stored inside, leveling the tower and killing dozens.

Why visit Sforza Castle?

Historical significance

It's a 15th-century fortress with a rich history, once home to Milanese dukes and visited by prominent historical figures like Leonardo da Vinci, who worked on its decoration.

Architectural beauty

The castle itself is a great example of medieval architecture, with impressive towers, courtyards, and well-preserved walls that give a glimpse into Milan's past.

Art and culture

It houses several museums and galleries, including the Pinacoteca del Castello Sforzesco, which displays masterpieces by artists such as Mantegna, Tintoretto, and Canaletto. There are also collections of ancient art, musical instruments, and decorative arts.

da Vinci's legacy

Visitors can see Leonardo da Vinci's famous frescoed hall, Sala delle Asse, and learn about his contributions to the castle's artistic heritage.

Proximity to Sempione Park

Located near Sempione Park, it offers a picturesque setting for leisurely walks and relaxation amidst historical surroundings. Visitors often also inlude a visit to Torre Branca inside the park, a steel tower offering panoramic views of Milan.

Plan your visit

Torre del Filarete

This is the iconic, towering central gatehouse that faces Piazza Castello and the fountain; it is the grand "front door" of the castle.

Cadorna gate

Located on the western side of the castle near Piazza Cadorna, this entrance is much more understated and sits closer to the castle’s moats. It is the "strategic" entrance for art lovers because it provides the fastest, most direct access to the Pietà Rondanini Museum and Sempione Park.

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What our guests say

Catherine S

France

Group

3 weeks ago

Easy to collect the tickets, the location is well-marked. However, it would be good to add a numbered map to show where the museums are located. Otherwise, perfect for the rest.

Tickets to Castello Sforzesco & Rondanini's Pieta

Alba L

Spain

Solo

Jul 2026

+3 more

The museum is beautiful and has a wide variety of works of art. I loved the art gallery, and then I went to Sforza Castle, which is truly a wonderful castle steeped in history. I explored both the fortress area and a very interesting museum with many medieval artifacts—there were even weapons from that era. All in all, everything was wonderful. I loved it in every way; I highly recommend it, and it’s very convenient because the combined price for these two activities is a great deal.

Tickets to Castello Sforzesco & Rondanini's Pieta

Carole S

United States

Couple

Sep 2026

The castle was unbelievably beautiful. The staff was very helpful upon entry. The grounds and museum were beautiful. The displays in the museum were spectacular.

Castello Sforzesco Entry Ticket

David H

Switzerland

Family

Jul 2026

The bus tour itself was very interesting and I formative. However, half of the headphone outlets were broken and the rest were only in mono - not stereo.

Milan Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour & Castello Sforzesco with Rondanini's Pieta Audio Guide Tickets

Antoine R

France

Couple

Sep 2026

The view from the Piazza is so spectacular, that we chose to have a quick lunch which provided us with front seats to the incredible architecture of the forteress. Inside the Pinacoteca, every object is a masterpiece and the paintings, particularly those with mythological subjects, are quite striking. The lavatories, on the other hand are a disgrace.

Combo: Villa Necchi Campiglio + Sforza Castle Tickets

Heather F

Australia

Couple

Sep 2026

Our tour guide David was exceptional. Knowledgeable and very easy to talk to throughout the tour. The pace was just right and got to see so much of the castle, tower and surrounding gardens. Thank you for a great morning .

Torre Branca & Castello Sforzesco Guided Tour with Park Walk

Laura P

United States

Group

Jun 2026

Our experience wa excellent! Daniele is an excellent guide. He is very knowledgeable and kind to people. His explanations were very clear and answered all the questions we all had. We also asked for recommendations and he kindly suggested us what was better for each of us. We are very pleased with our experience to the Sforza Castle and Daniele's presentation. Thank you for a wonderful morning in. Milan!

Torre Branca & Castello Sforzesco Guided Tour with Park Walk

Michael G

United States

Solo

Aug 2026

There were so many notable and famous works by many artists! The layout spaced them appropriately to give a viewer time to absorb and appreciate their beauty and significance!

Combo: Pinacoteca di Brera +Castello Sforzesco Audio Guide Tickets