Milan is the economic capital of Italy and the main centre of Italian fashion. Each year the Milan catwalk shows the best designs of the most prestigious designers from all over the world.

But Milan is not just a shopping city; it has also a bustling nightlife, with a wide range of bars and clubs to enjoy. It is also a city of art, culture and history. Milan is the home of some of the most important monuments of the Lombard region, such as the Duomo and the Teatro La Scala.

You shouldn’t miss the Sforzesco Castle. This building dates back to the time of Francesco Sforza (Galeazzo Sforza), but it is much older. It was built in the fourteenth century under the command of Galeazzo Visconti. Today the castle, along with the Duomo, is the greatest symbol of the city. Highly appreciated by its citizens, it is a symbol of culture and preserves evidence of Lombard art, although in the past it represented oppression and the power of the Milan lords.

There are various museums inside the castle: the Ancient Art Museum, with the Assi room, which was painted by one of the greatest Italian artists, Leonardo da Vinci; the Furniture Museum; the Museum of Prehistory and the Egyptian Museum.

The castle is open to the public from Monday to Sunday from 7:00 to 18:00 in winter and until 19:00 in summer.

Do you want to know more about the Lombardy history? Milan is waiting for you! Enjoy the art, the culture there and have a great time there! Rent Milan Apartments for the best accommodation.