Castello di Bardi
Bardi
The Castle of Bardi was built around the 13th century at the behest of Ubertino Landi, Count Piacenza. The fortress was born with the function of defence and protection of the Ceno and Taro valleys. The structure is impressive, and in the past it was able to accommodate up to four hundred people, as well as welcoming soldiers with spaces dedicated to them. Around 1400 the outer towers were added and kitchens and torture rooms were used in the basement parts of the building.
Castello di Gravago
Bardi
The Castle of Gravago was built around the 13th century and is part of the multitude of defensive castles wanted by Ubertino Landi. It is located in one of the wildest buttresses in the area and has a square plan with remains of some city walls, as well as an ancient tower.
Museo della Civiltà Valligiana
Bardi
The Museum of Civilization Valligiana is located in the south wing of the Castle of Bardi. The Val di Ceno Study Center decided to establish this Museum with the aim of collecting materials to testify to the local civilization. The rooms welcome objects of domestic and mountain crafts, linked to the economy of the woods and shepherding.
Pinacoteca "Parmigiani"
Bedonia
(16 Km)
The art gallery is located in the interior of the Episcopal Seminary of Bedonia, and consists of a large collection of paintings, part of the private collection of Vittorio Parmigiani, from which it also took its name. The collection of Venetian and Tuscan ecclesiastical works is divided into two major sections: the Parmigiani collection and the Bolognini collection. The museum is open for all interested parties.
Museo Geologico
Castell'Arquato
(27 Km)
Porta di Sasso
Castell'Arquato
(26 Km)
The Porta di Sasso was built in the '300 and is the only left of the Visconti city. It is erected in stone and brick, on the outside it has a round arch, instead, in the inner one, with a lowered sixth. The property is in excellent condition.
Torre Farnese
Castell'Arquato
(27 Km)
The Farnese Tower was built between 1527 and 1535. The building has a square plan structure and was used as an outpost keep against enemy armies. Currently, the Gens Innominabilis Arms School of Arms in Castell'Arquato is located in the rooms of the building.
Castello di Compiano
Compiano
(16 Km)
The fortification was built in 1141 by the Malaspina family. The castle has an irregular quadrilateral structure, consisting of three towers. Inside the building is decorated with luxurious furnishings. Currently, two important museums are set up in the rooms of the castle: the “Raimondi Gambarotta” Collection and the Museum “Masonic Horizons”. The structure is owned by the Municipality.
Castello di Veggiola
Gropparello
(26 Km)
The castle, which dates back to 1550, was a project completed by the imperial architect Domenico Gianelli of Siena, commissioned by Gian Francesco della Veggiola. Despite all the transformations undergone, the ancient elements are still recognizable: the ancient portal, the front front and the furniture with coffered ceilings.
Castello di Montechino
Gropparello
(20 Km)
It was built in the twelfth century as a defense for Val Riglio. The whole construction is in stone. In the front there are still the original joints of the bridge and the drawbridge. The property is spread over 27 hectares of park, for a total area of 1100 square meters. Over the past 25 years it has been perfectly renovated keeping its original structure. It is currently private property.
Castello di Gropparello
Gropparello
(22 Km)
The building stands on top of a rock to secure a strategic position. Located in the province of Piacenza the Castle of Gropparello, in the Middle Ages has been included in the war between Guelfi and Ghibellines and has been owned by numerous families including Fulgosio, Borri, Anguissola. It 'made up of parts of different ages. The tower is the oldest part and is located on top of the rock, ideal for a tower using for view of possible arrival of armies from the north.
Castello di Castelcorniglio
Solignano
(18 Km)
The Castle of Castelcorniglio was erected during the 13th century around the Pessola stream. It was the home of Manfredo Pallavicino to then move on to Niccolò Piccinino and ultimately to Gustavo Buratti Zanchi. The fortress was the starting point for various sabotage actions against the Parma-La Spezia railway after the Second World War.
Torre di Bobbiano
Travo
(29 Km)
The Tower of Bobbiano located in Emilia Romagna was built on the rubble of a pre-existing tower and is extended on a small hill. The structure is typical medieval. The nobles Anguissola were the owners of the tower.
Castello di Vigoleno
Vernasca
(24 Km)
The Castle of Vigoleno was built in the tenth century as a medieval fortified village. In 1922 it was restored by Princess Ruspoli Gramont, who transformed it into a residence for social meetings with great movie stars. Inside there are museum rooms where historical and photographic documents are exhibited. The Castle enters the list of the most beautiful villages in Italy.
Terme Berzieri
Salsomaggiore Terme
(28 Km)
The Berzieri Thermal Baths are a true monument in Art Nouveau deco opened in 1923.Inside you can enjoy the benefits of beauty and relaxing treatments thanks to the properties of the Salsobromoiodica Water, in a unique frame in the world.
Palazzo dei Congressi
Salsomaggiore Terme
(28 Km)
It is part of one of the monuments of the Ways of Liberty. Inside there are sumptuous rooms used for congresses or prestigious tournaments. To visit the Cariatidi Room, the Red Tavern etc..
Fontana di Piazza Berzieri
Salsomaggiore Terme
(28 Km)
In front of the Berzieri Thermal Baths is this beautiful fountain that cheers tourists and not only with its water games and colors. Don't miss the evening show, even more impressive
Parco Regionale Fluviale dello Stirone
Salsomaggiore Terme
(29 Km)
It is a protected area of paleontological interest.The erosive action of the stream that, following the massive gravel excavations of the 1950s, brought to light layers of fossils. Floristic, vegetational and wildlife aspects.
Rocca Viscontea
Castell'Arquato
(27 Km)
Among the many monuments of Castell'Arquato is the one that best represents it, a military fortress built by the Visconti between 1342 and 1347 from the top of its keep dominates the ancient village, (one of the most beautiful in Italy) in clearer days you can see an immense plain and in the background the show of the Alps that rise majestic.
Palazzo del Podestà
Castell'Arquato
(26 Km)
The construction of this building was wanted by Alberto Scotti in 1292. The palace was later the seat of the government of the Podestà. Towards the short side of the building is the loggia dei Notari, now the headquarters of the Tourist Information Office. A tower with two clocks, overlooks the whole thing. The Palazzo del Podestà is now often the venue of exhibitions (painting, sculpture, photography, cribs).
Torrione Farnese
Castell'Arquato
(26 Km)
The Farnese Tower is a square tower erected between 1527 and 1535. It was originally used as an outpost keep against enemy armies. Internally it has four floors, connected together by a helical staircase. Today it houses the headquarters of the Gens Innominabilis Arme School of Arms in Castell'Arquato.