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 [...]

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