4.5Forte di San Leo(1.589 reviews) - You want a castle? Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Castles
The guide book promised one of the best castles. The guide book did not disappoint. Perched dramatically on a cliff face for more than half its outside, this edifice stands out from afar. The old town, though nice, is not as good as others in the area but the castle is all you'll be noticing. Inside (it costs) is a worthy museum. Rather than having a surfeit of anything, it has a bit of everything, including a most poignant reminder of a great thinker of the 16th century who died after several years in the prison here; a victim of the Inquisition. Flowers on the now disused bed are a powerful reminder of foul deeds done in the name of religion in the past.See more..
very impressive, in a good condition, very interesting painted walls and ceilings, beautiful panorama, cheap, quietSee more..
4.5Castello di Rivalta(1.313 reviews) - Fantastic castle in the middle of nowhere - great restaurant Tuesday: Spent 1-2 hours Castles
The castle and the medieval village belong to the Zanardy Landi family, a branch of the Landi familily that owns the castle since the 13 th century.The castle is open for guided tours (you can visit the honour room , dining room, copper kitchen , wine cellar, prisons, bedrooms,tower realized by Pietro Antonio Solari, the same architect of the Kremlin of Moscow ), while the guest quarters are used for banquets, events, symposiums, conventions and marriages, (with possible use of the 14th century San Martino church).See more..
4.5Rocca Sanvitale di Fontanellato(1.312 reviews) - Worth the visit, good Italian guided tour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Castles
The Sanvitale Fortress of Fontanellato rises, enchanting and suggestive, at the centre of the village; surrounded by a wide moat, it contains a precious treasure: the “Room of Diana and Actaeon” painted by Parmigianino in 1524. The aristocratic apartments of the Sanvitale counts is still intact, with original furniture and furnishings. From the “Camera Ottica” it still possible observe the real life outside the castle thanks to an ingenious system of lensesSee more..
The astonishing castle Rocchetta Mattei is a hidden jewel of the Appenines sitting on a scenic hilltop between Bologna and Florence. With its labyrinth of interconnected rooms, courtyards, passages, stairways, and towers and a unique mixture of styles, from Medieval to Middle-Eastern and Moorish, Rocchetta Mattei is a piece of architecture like no other. The 19th-century castle has been the cradle for electrohomeopathy, a system of healing that made its creator Count Cesare Mattei known all over the world: among his patients some eminent people like the Czar Alexander II, King Ludwig III of Bavaria and Empress Elizabeth of Austria (Sissi). Mattei had become so famous that he was even mentioned by Dostoeveskji in his novel The Brothers Karamazov. Among its most spectacular rooms, the Sala dei Novanta (Hall of Nineties), the Chapel, a breathtaking reproduction of the interior of Cordoba’s Mezquita and the Lions’ Courtyard, inspired by the courtyard of the Alhambra in Granada.See more..
Gropparello Castle is one of the oldest castles in Italy, built like a nest on the top of a rocky peak of an ophiolithic area. It is a castle that belonged to Charlemagne, assigned to the Bishop of Piacenza in the year 808 and was a bishop's castle until the end of the 1400s. From its towers it is possible to enjoy a breathtaking view of the ravine and the Vezzeno Gorges. Historical, archaeological and naturalistic guided tours are organizedSee more..
Beautiful medieval village with wonderful views over the hills above Salsomaggiore Terme. When we went there it wasn't at all busy, but judging by the size of the car parks outside the village I guess it could get very popular. Some friends went on Monday and said they were the only people there. Restaurants available for you fuel up in. Not sure how else you could get there other tan by car, but we did spot a few bus stops on the narrow windy roads!See more..
4.0Reggia di Colorno(750 reviews) - Reggia di Colorno a must visit! Castles
An ancient castle close to Parma, in Italy, it is part of a network of castles belonging to the provinces of Parma and Piacenza.See more..
4.0Castello di Grazzano Visconti(729 reviews) - Well worth a few hours Spent 1-2 hours Architectural Buildings • Castles • Gardens
G.V. Is a bit like marmite - you either like it or not. It's a medieval village - totally fake as it was built just over 100 years ago by the Visconti family. I think it is well worth a visit - they have a really good agricultural museum area and a good selection of tourist shops without the rip off prices that you usually find.See more..
4.5Castello di Bardi(697 reviews) - Have fun storming the castle!!! Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Castles • History Museums
APERTO SU PRENOTAZIONE FINO A FEBBRAIO An ancient fortress, one of the biggest in Italy, enriched with 6 museums, infact the Castle is known as the Castle of The Museums. The first documents founded about the castle, are of 898 A.C. . In 2018, the castle, has been visited by the Prince Albert of Monaco and nowadays is declared "site of Historical interest". The Castle of Bardi and Bardi in 2017 , has been mentioned by CNN TRAVELS as one of the best 15 top hill town and location in Europe : https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/europe-best-hilltop-towns/index.html. In the Castle, you are welcome for visits, special events, night explorations.See more..
4.5Rocca di Vignola(613 reviews) - A-Maze-Ing Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM Castles
On a sandstone spur, this fortress stands over the Panaro valley. Documented back to 1178, it is one of the most interesting examples of fortification architecture in Emilia. In the fourteenth century it belonged to the Este family of Ferrara, but in 1401 they donated it to the Uguccione Contrari family who turned it into a refined mansion. In 1577, the Fortress was handed over to the Boncompagni family. Purchased by the Cassa di Risparmio di Vignola bank in 1965, it was handed over to the Vignola Foundation in 1998. The massive quadrilateral structure spread over five floors, with three corner towers – Nonantola, Donne and Pennello – is encircled by projections for plunging defence, typical of the XV century. In the courtyard, the small fortress stands to the left and open the Contrari and Grassoni halls. Winter opening times. Week days: 9:00/12:00 – 14:30/18:00. 0/12:00 – 15:30/19:00Holidays: 10:30/13:00 – 15:30/19:00. Closed on Mondays. Free admissionSee more..
4.5Rocca Meli Lupi di Soragna(525 reviews) - Soragna in po valley Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
พาชมเมือง Soragna ในจังหวัด Parma Provincia di Parma นะคะ Parma เนี่ยชื่ออาจจะคุ้นๆนะคะ เพราะอาหารขึ้นชื่อของเค้าก็คือ prosciutto di Parma หรือ alternative name ก็คือ Parma ham นั่นเองคะ หลังจากที่ลงจากเทือกเขา Alps นะคะ เราก็จะเข้าสู่ที่ราบลุ่มยาวสุดลูกหูลูกตาเรียกว่า Pianura Padana - The Po Valley, Po Plain, Plain of the Po, or Padan Plain ได้หมดคะ ก็จะมีแม่น้ำที่ยาวที่สุดของ italy นะคะ คือ แม่น้ำ Po บริเวณแห่งนี้ก็จะเป็นแหล่งกสิกรรมและแหล่งอุตสาหกรรมที่สำคัญเลยนะคะ อย่างข้างถนน Highway ที่น้องผ่านมา เราก็จะเห็นโรงงาน Barilla ( ใครรู้จักบ้างคะ ) ใหญ่โตเลยทีเดียว ก็มาถึง Soragna นะคะ Idea ก็คือ แวะเที่ยวหนะขะ เราก็แว้บผ่านด่านออกจาก Highway นะคะ ก็ขับอยู่นานพอสมควรในที่ราบอันกว้างใหญ่ ไม่คิดว่าอยู่ดีๆจะมีเมืองโบราณมาตั้งอยู่ กลางเมืองมีปราสาท Meli Lupi (xive century ) กะจะเข้าชม แต่ ... ช่วงหน้าร้อนเค้าพักเที่ยงกันนานคะ เที่ยง ถึง 3 โมงเย็น น้องมาถึงประมาณบ่ายกว่าๆ ก็เลยชมด้านหน้าและเดินชมเมืองเล็กน้อยคะ ท่ามกลางแสงแดดอันแรงคล่า มาชมด้วยกันนะคะ See more..
4.0La Rocca Manfrediana(468 reviews) - Stunning views from here Tuesday: Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
Well worth the walk. And worth climbing up to the top of the tower. Fabulous views from all sides across the valley. Very interesting.See more..
4.5Castello di Varano de' Melegari(328 reviews) - Great visit around the castle (in English)! Tuesday: Spent < 1 hour Castles
To be honest, we weren't expecting much given how many castles we have visited in the area. However, we had an intelligent and animated guide who conducted the tour in excellent English and transmitted her enthusiasm about this fortress to us in a matter of minutes (while managing to keep my 8-year old entertained for almost the whole 50m tour). The castle is full of historical details, once-innovative strategic structures which were then imported around the world, and a splendid view of the valley/Ceno River. It's true that you need some imagination to picture how it must of been (it's not Versailles), but our excellent guide made that easy for us and I definitely recommend stopping off to see it if you're in the area - or have gone to eat at Osteria delle Vignes or the lovely Castle Restaurant for lunch. (Events are organized at the castle for kids and adults as well). Brava, Lara! See more..
4.0Rocca Viscontea(316 reviews) - A Must if you are anywhere near.... Spent 2-3 hours Castles
Very cool old castle. Most of what is written is in Italian but there is good info online in English :) The few folks who were working there were pleasant and helpful. But the main things are the amazing view from the top - where else can you be in a castle and look down into a town that literally looks like it did hundreds and hundreds of years ago??? There are a few tv antennas but even the power lines are mostly hidden. The interior has cool stuff to check out. Just ducking into the tiny doorways makes you feel like you might run into Dante coming out. Or at least some dude in funny clothes.See more..
Don’t leave Cesena without visiting. We had a fascinating tour from Ricardo in English. Only 5 euros each. The history of the castle is the history of Italy with the Pope, the British, Napoleon, Hitler and Leonardo deVinci all involved through the centuries. Lots of hidden parts with traps for invaders and historic weapons, armour and furniture to view. See more..
4.5Castello di Tabiano(289 reviews) - Great stay Tuesday: Spent < 1 hour Castles
Castello Tabiano Visited for a few days with a party of 7. The hotel and castel placed in the amazing surroundings of the town of Tabiano, The Castel was built during the hay days of the Roman Empire and a guided tour is to die for. The hotel and the restaurants located at the castel provides all you could ask for where personal and the offerings are endless. The Castel are also located a short car ride to nearby Modena or the city of Parma.See more..
4.5Castrocaro Fortress(239 reviews) - Great way to spend a couple of hours. Tuesday: Spent 1-2 hours Castles
Definitely worth a visit. The views from the top are beautiful and fort itself is interesting. The town it overlooks is super cute as well.See more..
The castle that you read about in history books has not been around for half a millenium so don't expect much, the views from the top of the hill, however, are magnificent. The place decidedly deserves a detour if you are somewhere near Parma but only history freaks will make it the main point of their journey. There is a small museum which explains (in Italian) its historical significance built on the spot where the early medieval castle once stood (the surviving ruins date from a later period).See more..
We were on a tour so our guide arranged our guided tour to the castle. It was amazing. There were dates that were written on the walls starting from the 1300's with people's names on them. So much history here...It was really a great visit. Something we probably would have never found without our tour. We visited in September of 2014See more..
4.0Castello di Rossena(181 reviews) - great view interesting place Tuesday: Castles
a bit hard to reach, but worth the effort. fantastic view of the area. interesting in itself. good exhibit on gregory and henrySee more..
4.5Palazzo Magnani(124 reviews) - Worth a visit.... every time Castles
Palazzo Magnani, from the exterior, looks much like any of the buildings on Corso Garibaldi. Walk up the stairs, enter thru the doors and you enter an amazing world of art. I will miss the Kandinsky exhibit that opens this fall but in the summer there is always a great photography exhibit - Michael Kenna, Weegee and many, many more are among the amazing photographers they have shown in conjunction with Fotografia Europa. See more..
We visited the castle when the locals were doing a historical pagent for a group of young children. We were welcome to join in- great fun and then we were given a guided tour around the castle. Lots to see and very well presented by the local guide. The castle is surrounded by an extensive conservation area with wild boar, pine martin and porcupine and a number of signed walks of different lengths.See more..
4.5Castello di Agazzano(108 reviews) - Wonderful experience Temporarily closed - Closed until Mar 24, 2023 Spent 1-2 hours Castles
Check on the web-site if the structure is closed for events. Fortress and Castle are the stronghold of the most important village of the valley, former property (XIII century) of the family Scotti, who today, with Prince Corrado Gonzaga, still hold the property. The castle was converted at the end of the eighteenth century in a quiet noble house; it is furnished with period furniture and holds inside stylish decorations and precious frescoes. For most of the year the castle is open for guided toursSee more..
