Four Steps in the Fortress — Soncino
Edition 2026 Heritage History Medieval

Four Steps in the Fortress — Soncino

Guided tours of the Sforza Fortress between towers and underground passages

Soncino — Cremona (019)
Dates 01 Mar — 29 Mar 2026
Location Soncino (019)
Prices
Status Confirmed

About Four Steps in the Fortress

Every Sunday in March, the Sforza Fortress of Soncino opens its doors with Four Steps in the Fortress, a series of guided tours to discover one of the best-preserved castles in Lombardy. From the underground passages to the towers, the guides from Terre del Drago recount the history of the manor, its defensive mechanisms, and its rooms. A fascinating experience in the medieval village of Cremonese, to be enjoyed by reservation in three daily slots.

Four Steps in the Fortress of Soncino

Four Steps in the Fortress is the series of guided tours that every March allows you to discover the Sforza Fortress of Soncino, in the Province of Cremona, one of the best-preserved castles in Lombardy. Organized by the association Terre del Drago, the tours take participants on a journey through time, from the underground passages to the towers of the manor.

Discovering the Manor

Built in the 15th century at the behest of Galeazzo Maria Sforza, the Fortress of Soncino is a masterpiece of military architecture. During the tour, guides recount the history of the castle, illustrate the sophisticated defensive mechanisms, and lead visitors through the rooms, walkways, and most evocative areas, revealing the secrets of a fortress that has spanned the centuries.

How to Participate

The tours are held every Sunday in March, in three daily slots (11:00 AM, 2:30 PM, and 4:00 PM). Reservation is mandatory, by contacting Terre del Drago. It is a precious opportunity to experience Soncino's historical heritage up close, immersing yourself in the atmosphere of its medieval village.

Soncino, one of Italy's most beautiful villages

Recognized as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, Soncino retains a historic center surrounded by walls, with the Fortress dominating the town. Four Steps in the Fortress is the ideal way to discover this gem of the Cremonese area, in a tour that combines history, architecture, and medieval charm.

Four Steps in the Fortress — edition 2026

Four Steps in the Fortress 2026 offers guided tours of the Sforza Fortress of Soncino every Sunday in March (from the 1st to the 29th), at 11:00 AM, 2:30 PM, and 4:00 PM, by mandatory reservation, organized by Terre del Drago.

The 2026 edition of Four Steps in the Fortress takes place every Sunday in March, from the 1st to the 29th, at the Sforza Fortress of Soncino. The guided tours, in three daily slots (11:00 AM, 2:30 PM, and 4:00 PM), lead from the underground passages to the towers, recounting the history and defensive mechanisms of the manor.

Programme Four Steps in the Fortress 2026

The tours are held every Sunday in March 2026 (March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th), with three slots: 11:00 AM, 2:30 PM, and 4:00 PM. The guided tour illustrates the history of the Sforza Fortress, its defensive mechanisms, and its rooms, from the underground passages to the towers. Mandatory reservation: tel. 0374 83675, e-mail [email protected].

Highlights Four Steps in the Fortress 2026

Guided tours of the Sforza Fortress, from the underground passages to the towers.

Prices Four Steps in the Fortress 2026

Visits by reservation; rates provided by Terre del Drago.

Practical information — Four Steps in the Fortress

Where

Sforza Fortress of Soncino (CR). Reachable by car from the SP for Soncino; train connections in the areas of Cremona, Crema, and Brescia.

When

Every Sunday in March (in 2026 from March 1st to 29th), slots at 11:00 AM, 2:30 PM, and 4:00 PM.

Admission

Visits by mandatory reservation: tel. 0374 83675, [email protected].

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Where does it take place — Four Steps in the Fortress

Rocca Sforzesca di Soncino

Via IV Novembre, 26029 Soncino

Contact Four Steps in the Fortress

Tel
+39 0374 83675

Four Steps in the Fortress in brief

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History of Four Steps in the Fortress