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Essentials about Piazza Castello in brief

If you set off from downtown Milan on your way to Sforza Castle, you will inevitably cross the semi-circular Piazza Castello (Castle Square), which encloses the castle like a horseshoe. The main attraction in the piazza is the Fontana di Piazza Castello, which is affectionately called “Torta degli Sposi” by the Milanese because of its appearance reminiscent of a wedding cake.

The fountain on Piazza Castello

The fountain stands directly in front of the famous Filarte Tower, the main entrance to Sforza Castle. It was built in the 1930s in honor of Benito Mussolini. Because of the construction of the Milan subway, the fountain had to be moved in the 1960s. Dismantled into its component parts, the fountain initially ended up in a municipal magazine, where it was almost forgotten. It was not until 2000 that it was rebuilt in its original location.

Especially at night, the Fontana di Piazza Castello is a real eye-catcher. Every evening, 180 LED lamps transform the fountain into a colorful water spectacle in front of Sforza Castle.

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Getting there

By public transport:

Metro line 1: Stop Cairoli Castello

Bus line 50, 57, 61 and NM2: Stop Cairoli

Tram line 1: Stop Cairoli

Tram line 4: Stop P.za. Castello

By car:

The closest parking garage is the Buonaparte Parking.