ROOFTOP PANORAMIC WALK
Merlate Panoramiche Castello Sforzesco
MILANO (MI)
ITALY
EVENT INFORMATION
The walk was used by soldiers to patrol the Sforza Castle, which was a military fortress at the time of the Sforza family, as well as the ducal residence.
The access is granted from the stairway in the Courtyard of the Rocchetta – the best protected part of the Sforza Castle.
The impressive walk allows you to discover the hidden defensive system of the Castle and enjoy the city skyline from different angles: from this unique spot, you can see the whole city and better understand the complex and fascinating structure of the Sforza Castle.
Information for visitors with disabilities
Accessibility: the walk is accessible for visitors on wheelchair (max 70 cm width)
Notes
Opening hours: from Friday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm (last entrance).
Terms of visit: for safety reasons, access is allowed to groups of maximum 25 people every 20 minutes – attended by a member of staff.
Itinerary: the section of the battlements walk which has been made accessible to visitors is not equipped with mobility barriers. It is about 300 meter long and provided with 8 explanatory panels in Italian and English; visitors are allowed a maximum time of 40 minutes on the rooftop panoramic walk.
Way up: on foot through the stairway located in the Courtyard of the Rocchetta (we warn you that you need to climb over 100 steps); lift available for disabled people or families with pushchairs.
Clothing: Good walking shoes are recommended (no heels, no slippers)
Free admission tickets: free admission tickets are available for kids under 6 year old, disabled visitors with their chaperons, and for tourist guides accompanying small groups (max 8 visitors). These tickets are available only at the ticket desk, they are not available online.
The rooftop panoramic walk is made possible by the Municipality of Milan – the Sforza Castle in collaboration with the concessionaires of the educational facilities Ad Artem and CoopCulture.
There could be some changes in the programme, please refer to the official information from the event Promoter
LOCATION INFORMATION
Address
Merlate Panoramiche Castello SforzescoPiazza Castello 1
MILANO (MI) ITALY |