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Castello Sforzesco vs Museo del Novecento

Both Museo del Novecento and Castello Sforzesco are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Castello Sforzesco scores marginally better than Museo del Novecento. Castello Sforzesco is ranked #4 in Milan with praise from 7 sources like Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.

Castello Sforzesco
Castello Sforzesco
9 / 10
Piazza Castello, 3, 20100 Milan
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Fodor's 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." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Originally a Visconti fortress, this iconic red-brick castle was later home to the mighty Sforza dynasty who ruled Renaissance Milan." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler 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." Full review
Travel + Leisure 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." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"This impressive castle was once home to the dukes of Milan (the Sforza) and now houses the municipal art collection." Full review
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Michelangelo's last unfinished work: a must-see.
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Museo del Novecento
Museo del Novecento
8 / 10
Piazza del Duomo 14, 20122 Milan
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Ascend a Guggenheim-esque spiral walkway to reach the modern art collection at this petite yet jam-packed collection." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"A shiny new contemporary art haven located in the converted Argenario palace... with one of Italy’s largest collections of twentieth century art." Full review
Let's Go Let's Go
"The Novecento museum provides a well-organized look at 20th-century art." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The Palazzo dell'Arengario houses the Museo del Novecento (20C museum), whose most famous exhibit is Il Quarto Stato by Giuseppe Pellizza da Volpedo (1901)." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The Museo del Novecento (Museum of the 20th century) is a visual lesson in one century of Italian art history." Full review
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