This weekend I stayed in town and got to explore Milan a little bit more. The first place I went was the Sforza Castle, called the Castello Sforzesco in its native Italian. It is right next to Cairoli Station and sits at the end of Via Dante, a very pleasant pedestrian street that connects the Duomo to the Sforza Castle. Cars re not allowed on it, leaving pedestrians to roam freely and the sidewalks are lined with restaurants, shops, and cafes. Most of the restaurants have large eating areas situated outside on the sidewalks, giving the street plenty of life and constant energy.
The castle itself was really cool to explore and had numerous galleries. There were old columns, tapestries, and paintings detailing the history of the castle and its role in Milanese history. The armory was especially fascinating as it showcased 18th and 19th century weapons ranging from swords and glaives to early rifles.
On the upper level there was a large gallery with 20th century furniture, many of which were made by people we had learned about or at least briefly referenced. The Memphis Group had a lot of work there in particular.
