Bardi Castle
From its position on that sheer outcrop of red jasper, the rocca or fort, looms [...]
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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.
Reggia of Colorno
At the end of 15th century, the Sanseverino family transformed a previous four-sided stronghold on [...]
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Compiano Castle
Part of a feud for which the Municipalities of Parma and Piacenza competed for in [...]
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Castle of Felino
Built by Marquis Luppone in 890, this square shaped castle encircled by a deep moat [...]
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Rocca Sanvitale
Surrounded by a water filled moat, the massive Rocca dominates the ancient village of Fontanellato, [...]
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Castle of Torrechiara
Set on a high perch overlooking the Parma valley, Torrechiara is one of the best [...]
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Castle of Montechiarugolo
Probably built in 13th century, this fine example of fortress and mansion rising on a [...]
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Castle of Pellegrino Parmense
In the year 981 Pellegrino was handed over by Emperor Ottone II as a marquisate [...]
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Castle of Roccabianca
This imposing stronghold was built between 1450 and 1465 by Pier Maria Rossi as a [...]
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Rocca of Sala Baganza
Erected in 1477 by Gilberto III Sanvitale and later converted into a gorgeous summer residence [...]
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