Sforza Castle and Michelangelo's Pietà Rondanini guided experience
Description
Florence is not the only Renaissance city in Italy. You can still find some traces of that period in Milan as well! Unveil the last masterpiece from Michelangelo right in Sforza Castle, located in the heart of Milan. A few steps away from Duomo, the Cathedral, one of the most beautiful piece of art is resting: Pietà Rondanini by Michelangelo. He did this amazing sculpture when he was 89 years old, only a few days before his death. But it is not all about Michelangelo! Have you ever heard about his friend Leonardo Da Vinci? During the 1.5-hour guided experience with our monolingual guide you will hear many stories about him as well. Finally, every secret of the Castle is going to take life: visit the courtyard and the interior of the Castle and learn about Milan’ powerful families.
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is a large fortified complex built in the fifteenth century by Francesco Sforza. Over the centuries it has undergone changes and transformations and has been restored by great names such as Luca Beltrami. It houses unique pieces such as the Pietà Rondanini.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(250)
One can spend a full day at this castle, its grounds and museums. A 1.5 hr tour is really just a primer. The history of the family, the unfinished Pietà, and the beautiful park setting made this tour a must for a first-time visitor to Milan.
The experience was 100% better than our previous one at il Duomo. The guide was efficient and welcoming. She was exceptionally knowledgeable and explained many unexpected details of the castle and the sculpture. Much of tour was inside so the hot weather did not affect the enjoyment of the tour. The size of the participants was such that we were able to hear her explanations well and move through this large castle easily. Highly recommend Hidden Experiences.
The castle is not as big as we see in the image.. Not the same as it is in castles in London or Paris.. Nothing much to see.. however, for me, the museum was worth seeing
It was a hot day and Renata made a point to stay out of the sun whenever possible. Excellent guide and good tour of the grounds. Too bad that due to history not much exists of the original furnishings and decorations but the museums are nicely done.
Exceptionally guided tour, storytelling with deep love and devotion to the place. Our guide could not be better.
Pleasant, knowledgeable tour guide.
Tour guide extremely well informed. The museums on site are excellent. Good pace, but with rest stops.
Liked how the guide highlighted specific items. Started and ended on time. Guide knowledgeable. Aaaaa
Extra cost for a private tour is SO worth it on a visit to Sforza Castle and Michelangelo’s sculpture Piete Rodanini. My guide Danielle was amazing. I learned so much, so fast. And cried as Danielle described the history of the sculpture. It was a day I will always treasure.
It probably ranges from your to your however our guide had a very heavy accent so it was challenging to understand her at times. The nice part was that you could use the ticket after the tour to explore additional parts of the museum.
Dear guest, thanks for sharing your feedback. The guide who did the tour is half german, so maybe it's for this reason that the accent sounds different from what we're used to hear. We're happy that overall you enjoyed the experience. Kind regards, Italy Hidden Experiences Team
