Castello Sforzesco opens panoramic Merlate walkway to the public

Starting June 28, the Castello Sforzesco in Milan opens its panoramic Merlate walkway to the public for independent visits. The route climbs over 100 steps (with elevator access for those with mobility issues and strollers) to the top of the Torre del Tesoro, offering views of Milan's skyline including the Duomo, Torre Unicredit, Campanile di San Gottardo in Corte, Bosco Verticale, buildings by Giovanni Muzio and Gio Ponti, and the CityLife towers. Informational panels along the way explain the castle's history as a military fortress and ducal residence under the Sforza family, detailing defensive elements such as the Ghirlanda wall, Rivellino di Santo Spirito, arrow slits, machicolations, and battlements, as well as local legends. Tickets are required but no guided tour is necessary.