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Castles

The Parma area boasts thirteen castles rich in history and legends open to the public, a legacy of the various lords who imposed themselves in Parma between the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. The Castle of Bardi, the Castle of Torrechiara, the Fortress of Fontanellato and the famous Reggia di Colorno, one of Maria Luigia of Austria’s favorite residences, and many others that still preserve hidden treasures to be discovered.

Castle of Varano de’ Melegari The Pallavicino castle of Varano De' Melegari rises on a sandstone in a strategic position [...]

Rocca dei Terzi in Sissa Trecasali The fortified complex in Sissa was likely built in the 14th century by the Terzi [...]

Bardi Castle From its position on that sheer outcrop of red jasper, the rocca or fort, looms [...]

Reggia of Colorno At the end of 15th century, the Sanseverino family transformed a previous four-sided stronghold on [...]

Compiano Castle Part of a feud for which the Municipalities of Parma and Piacenza competed for in [...]

Castle of Felino Built by Marquis Luppone in 890, this square shaped castle encircled by a deep moat [...]

Rocca Sanvitale Surrounded by a water filled moat, the massive Rocca dominates the ancient village of Fontanellato, [...]

Castle of Torrechiara Set on a high perch overlooking the Parma valley, Torrechiara is one of the best [...]

Castle of Montechiarugolo Probably built in 13th century, this fine example of fortress and mansion rising on a [...]

Castle of Pellegrino Parmense In the year 981 Pellegrino was handed over by Emperor Ottone II as a marquisate [...]

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