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Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II vs Castello Sforzesco
Both Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and Castello Sforzesco are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is the choice of most professionals compared to Castello Sforzesco. Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II scores 92 with approval from 8 sources like Frommer's, Afar Magazine and Let's Go.
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
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Piazza del Duomo, Milan
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Fodor's
"This spectacular, late-19th-century glass-topped, Belle Époque, barrel-vaulted tunnel is essentially one of the planet's earliest and most select shopping malls."
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Lonely Planet
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"So much more than a shopping arcade, the neoclassical Galleria Vittorio Emanuele is a soaring iron-and-glass structure known locally as il salotto bueno, the city's fine drawing room."
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Time Out
"The magnificent Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II isn't known as il salotto di Milano (Milan's living room) for nothing."
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Let's Go
"Marble inlay floors leading to one Gucci, a Versace, and two Pradas seperated for men and women. "
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Travel + Leisure
"Opened in 1867 and recently refurbished thanks to grants from fashion houses Prada and Versace, the Galleria is famous for being one of the world's oldest shopping malls."
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Castello Sforzesco
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Piazza Castello, 3, 20100 Milan
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Fodor's
"For the serious student of Renaissance military engineering, the Castello must be something of a travesty, so often has it been remodeled or rebuilt since it was begun in 1450."
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Lonely Planet
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"Originally a Visconti fortress, this iconic red-brick castle was later home to the mighty Sforza dynasty who ruled Renaissance Milan."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Splendid architecture and sprawling courtyards alone are worth the visit, though one of its main attractions is Michelangelo’s unfinished masterpiece, the Pietà Rondanini."
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Travel + Leisure
"This large 15th century castle now houses several museums and art collections, with offerings ranging from Medieval and Renaissance sculptures and masterpieces by Tintoretto and Titian."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"This impressive castle was once home to the dukes of Milan (the Sforza) and now houses the municipal art collection."
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Michelangelo's last unfinished work: a must-see.
