Self-guided climb along the Panoramic Battlements (Merlate Panoramiche) of the Sforza Castle, to admire Milan from a unique perspective and discover the ancient defense system of the fortress.
Access via the grand staircase in the Rocchetta Courtyard.
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| FULL | € 10,00 |
| REDUCED | € 5,00 |
| FREE | € 0,00 |
Free Tickets: Free admission is provided for children up to 5 years old (inclusive), people with disabilities and their companions, and tourist guides accompanying a small group (maximum 8 people). Free tickets must be requested directly at the ticket office and are not available online.
Museum Subscription (Abbonamento Musei): Holders of a valid Abbonamento Musei Lombardia Valle d’Aosta card are entitled to a free ticket by presenting their card at the Panoramic Battlements ticket office (located inside the Sforza Castle Info Point). The free ticket is not available online.
The route has been made accessible by the Municipality of Milan – Sforza Castle, in collaboration with the educational services concessionaire companies Ad Artem and CoopCulture.
This evocative route allows you to discover the defensive system and the hidden charm of the Sforza Castle, while offering a privileged view of Milan's skyline. From this position, it is possible to observe the city from unprecedented perspectives and understand the complex structure of the fortress.
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (last entry at 5:00 PM).
Visiting Procedures: For safety reasons, access is granted in groups of a maximum of 25 people every 15 minutes, accompanied by security staff.
Route: The accessible, barrier-free section of the battlements measures approximately 300 linear meters and is equipped with explanatory panels dedicated to eight points of interest, in Italian and English. The route is entirely covered by a roof, allowing visits even in the rain or on the sunniest days.
Climb: Rocchetta grand staircase (over 100 steps); dedicated elevator for people with mobility difficulties and strollers.
Dress Code: Comfortable shoes are required (no heels, no slippers/flip-flops).
Accessibility: The route is also accessible to people in wheelchairs (maximum width 70 cm).
Warnings: For safety reasons, it is strictly forbidden to lean over the parapets or carry children on your shoulders. In some sections of the route, the parapets are particularly high and may limit the view for shorter children.
For more information, please visit the Sforza Castle website.