Why You Should Visit Milan, Milan, Italy

Those are the comments we received from travellers when we mentioned we were going to start our Italian Journey in Milan. Those comments actually made us want to visit the place more to understand why travellers thought that way and to prove them wrong.

Did you know that you can see a statue created by Michelangelo in 1564 鈥淩ondanini Pieta鈥� in the Sforza Castle? It was the last sculpture that he worked on before his death. The marble sculpture was purchased by the City of Milan from Conte Sanseverino in 1952 for 125 million lire. It stands 77 inches high.

If you are visiting the 鈥淩ondanini Pieta鈥� you will already be in Sforza Castle. The Castle was built in the 15th Century by Francesco Sforza Duce Milan and it houses the city鈥檚 most important museums and art collections. There are a total of 12 museums, art collections and displays in the Castle and you can easily spend a whole day wondering around.

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Guide Name: Why You Should Visit Milan
Guide Location: Italy » Milan
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Jane Dempster-smith
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:

Sforza Castle
The Main Park of Milan
Milan's Cathedral
Arch of Peace
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Shokolat
Santa Maria delle Grazie
Cafe Sforzesco

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