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Milan, a city with a cosmopolitan spirit, is famous for being always bustling and in a hurry. Yet, it is equally rich in outstanding and iconic monuments. First and foremost, there&#8217;s the Duomo, with its expansive churchyard, near the elegant Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. From there, one&#8217;s gaze turns toward another Milanese landmark: the Castello Sforzesco, located within a walking distance.
Over the centuries, this imposing castle, built in the 15th century at the behest of Francesco Sforza, has hosted Milanese families, foreign governors, including Napoleon Bonaparte, and foreign militias, such as the Austrian army that bombarded the city with its cannons during the insurrection of the Five Days of Milan in 1848.
Today, the Castello Sforzesco serves as a venue for precious collections of paintings, musical instruments, furnishings, artifacts and books. Its numerous exhibition spaces include the Archaeological Museum, the Pietà Rondanini Museum (housing Michelangelo&#8217;s famous unfinished statue) and the Pinacoteca, which contains works from the 15th to 18th centuries by artists like Andrea Mantegna and Tintoretto.
Equally important in terms of historical significance and artistic value is the Parco Sempione, which is not just a green oasis but a true treasure trove of masterpieces. Among the foliage of horse chestnuts, elms and trees from around the world, visitors will discover valuable works by Italian artists, such as the Bagni Misteriosi fountain by Giorgio De Chirico, which has graced the park since 1973, and an equestrian statue dedicated to Napoleon III, commissioned to Francesco Barzaghi in 1873, to commemorate the French army&#8217;s role in liberating Milan from Austrian occupation.
Throughout the day, a steady stream of people visits this area for work, to take lovely strolls in the park or simply to explore these remarkable sites. Regardless of their purpose, safety and visibility remain paramount, especially during the evening hours. This is the main reason why the city&#8217;s redevelopment plan included the renovation of the castle’s lighting system, which is fundamental for making public spaces more enjoyable and safer especially after sunset.
The lighting project developed by Disano included the installation of Garda streetlights in the walkways around the Castello Sforzesco and the large square in front of it. These fixtures are designed for urban spaces and feature high-performance LED sources, colour temperatures of 3000K and 4000K, and ensure constant, glare-free lighting for optimal visibility and well-being.
In addition, the range of different wattages with multiple types of optics (rotosymmetric, asymmetric, cycle and street) allows for the lighting of streets, driveways and green areas with a light diffusion and wattage adjusted to the site’s requirements, facilitating energy savings and reducing maintenance costs. Moreover, such advanced technical features guarantee the safety and visual comfort of visitors and protect the surrounding environment, aligning with recent research findings.
And, like every Disano luminaire, technology combines with aesthetics. Garda was designed according to the refined Made in Italy style, with discreet dimensions and simple lines that allow the luminaire to blend harmoniously into the surroundings and maximise the performance of the LEDs due to the right heat dissipation and light distribution.
Disano&#8216;s streetlights now illuminate every walkway in the Castello Sforzesco area, enhancing its artistic and natural charm while also ensuring excellent visibility and safety for all the visitors of this amazing site.

Panattoni Park Bydgoszcz II

Milan’s Castello Sforzesco area