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Milano windows
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Copyright: Quino Filipino (Quino1) Silver Note Writer [C: 6 W: 0 N: 53] (503)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-04
Categories: Castles
Camera: Canon EOS 20 D
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-08 14:48
Viewed: 265
Points: 2
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Castello Sforzesco.
Piazza Castello. 20121 MILAN

The Sforzesco Castle, one of the most famous monuments in Milan, has seen long historical vicissitudes during the past years. It was demolished, then rebuilt several times, embellished and restored to become a symbol of both happy and dramatic events that are to be found in the historical background of the city.

Built in 1368 by Gian Galeazzo Visconti to defend the city from attack, the castle was enlarged by military architect Magatti under the instruction of Visconti's successor Gian Galeazzo. Destroyed in 1447, it was rebuilt between 1450 and 1500 and enlarged under Francesco Sforza's rule. In 1500, once Sforza's rule was over, the building regained its military function and, after successive transformations, eventually fell into ruin. Rebuilt in the late 1900s, from 1893 onwards the castle gradually became home to various cultural institutions and art collections and remains so today.

http://www.milanocastello.it
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Hi,Quino,
A lovely shot of lovely details. The shot is neat and I can see all the details.
A nice tribute to a Renaissance theme if there is ever such.
TFS
Valerka:)

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