Description: Milan, ITALY - Castello Sforzesco - Filarete Tower: The Castello Sforzesco (Italian for "Sforza's Castle") is a medieval fortification located in Milan, northern Italy. It was built in the 15th century by Francesco Sforza, Duke of Milan, on the remnants of a 14th-century fortification. Later renovated and enlarged, in the 16th and 17th centuries it was one of the largest citadels in Europe. Extensively rebuilt by Luca Beltrami in 1891–1905, it now houses several of the city's museums and art collections. In 1450, Francesco Sforza, once he had shattered the republicans, began reconstruction of the castle to turn it into his princely residence. In 1452 he hired the sculptor and architect Filarete to design and decorate the central tower, which is still known as the Torre del Filarete. After Francesco's death, the construction was continued by his son Galeazzo Maria, under the architect Benedetto Ferrini. The decoration was executed by local painters. In 1476, during the regency of Bona of Savoy, the tower bearing her name was built. This Undivded Back Era (1901-07) postcard is in good condition but there is edge wear and franking on the image. Dulio Rumeri. Milano.
Price: 8.5 USD
Location: Brooklyn, New York
End Time: 2024-12-25T02:14:16.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Featured Person: Francesco Sforza, Benedetto Ferrini
Size: Standard (5.5x3.5 in)
Material: Paper
City: Milan
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Brand/Publisher: Dulio Rumeri
Subject: Castello Sforzesco
Continent: Europe
Type: Printed (Lithograph)
Era: Undivided Back (1901-1907)
Country: Italy
Region: Lombardy
Theme: Architecture, Art, Cities & Towns, Filarete Tower
Features: Panoramic
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
Postage Condition: Unposted
