Map

Castello Sforzesco vs Santa Maria delle Grazie

Both are rated highly by professionals. On balance, Castello Sforzesco ranks significantly higher than Santa Maria delle Grazie. Castello Sforzesco scores 91 with positive reviews from 7 reviewers such as Fodor's, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.

Castello Sforzesco
Castello Sforzesco
9 / 10
Piazza Castello, 3, 20100 Milan
From $0 /night
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
i
Michelangelo's last unfinished work: a must-see.
Show All Reviews
Santa Maria delle Grazie
Santa Maria delle Grazie
8 / 10
Piazza Santa Maria delle Grazie 2, Milan
From $0 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"After years of restorers patiently shifting from one square centimeter to another, Leonardo's masterpiece is free of the shroud of scaffolding—and centuries of retouching, grime, and dust." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Any visit to Il Cenacolo must be accompanied by a tour of Santa Maria delle Grazie, a Unesco World Heritage Site." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The church of Santa Maria delle Grazie was begun in 1465 to a plan by Guiniforte Solari." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"No visit to Milan is complete without seeing Leonardo Da Vinci’s masterpiece, ‘The Last Supper.'." Full review
i
Get here as early as you can—doors open at 7:00 am.
Let's Go Let's Go
"This sight consists of the Chiesa, which is a scrumptious example of Lombardian Gothic architecture, towering domes, gorgeous painted ceilings, and Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper." Full review
Show All Reviews