Cittadella
Guide
Photo: Nazasca · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
FreeSightAllow 10–20 minPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
A quiet medieval citadel with a courtyard at the western end of the upper town, now home to small museums.
A brief history
Built by the Visconti lords of Milan in the 1300s to keep control of the town.
Tips
- Best time
- Morning, walking east along the old street
- Cost
- Free to walk in
- Allow
- 10–20 min
- Free days
- Always free
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Good to know
- Area
- Città Alta: The walled upper town: squares, churches and views; lovely to stay in, a little dearer.
- Access
- Step-free
- Indoors or out
- Outdoors
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