The Renaissance in Lombardy. Residence of the dukes of Milan Sforza Castle (Castello Sforzesco)
The Renaissance in Milan – the social preconditions of the Renaissance are conditioned by the political phenomenon of the country.
The empire and the church were replaced by independent city-states, most of which were republics. Independent politics, democratic orders differed from European monarchies. The early Renaissance knew no centralised power. Even in small towns, exiles found the support and understanding of humanists. Italians recognise themselves as a united, optimistic, life-affirming people. In the centre of the Mediterranean people’s rule was formed, fundamental changes took place, and the Renaissance took shape.
The greatness of the Visconti and Sforza families, the fall and decline of the Duchy of Lombardy.
The Treasure Tower and the mysteries of the underground.
How the nobility and commoners lived, wore, ate and enjoyed themselves.
What the Renaissance brought to mankind.
In addition, you will visit the Sforza Castle:
The Duke’s chambers
The rooms for receptions and celebrations
The famous Sala delle Asse, painted by Leonardo da Vinci himself
The castle’s museums – a collection of sculptures and paintings of Italian art
The last work of Michelangelo
Masterpieces by Bellini, Lotto, Mantegna and Titian.
