Castello Sforzesco Audio Guide
Explore Castello Sforzesco with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
Sforza Castle is a historic fortress and prominent landmark in Milan, Italy. It was built in the 15th century by Francesco Sforza, Duke of Milan.
What you will hear
The Filarete Tower and Main Entrance
The grand entrance to the castle, featuring the iconic 70-meter tower reconstructed by Luca Beltrami. Includes the primary POI image and details of the Saint Ambrose statue.
Filarete Tower and Fountain
Welcome to the entrance of Castello Sforzesco, one of Milan's most enduring landmarks, where a massive central tower reaches seventy meters into the sky.
The Main Gate Tower
The central gate tower represents a fascinating blend of practical military defense and decorative Renaissance style, reflecting the changing needs of the dukes.
Statue of Saint Ambrose
Positioned in the central niche of the tower facade, a marble figure of Saint Ambrose stands watch over the entrance as Milan's spiritual protector.
Ponticella di Ludovico il Moro
A graceful bridge structure attributed to Bramante. It contains the Saletta Negra, where Ludovico il Moro mourned his wife, Beatrice d'Este.
The Bridge of Mourning
This bridge holds a poignant story of grief, marking the spot where a powerful duke retreated following the sudden loss of his young wife in 1497.
Michelangelo's Pietà Rondanini
The climax of the visit: Michelangelo's final, unfinished masterpiece. It is housed in the former Spanish Hospital, a building that reflects the castle's later military history.
The Unfinished Virgin
Michelangelo's final masterpiece reveals a raw, emotional struggle, where the artist abandoned physical perfection in a search for spiritual truth through unfinished stone.
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