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Castello della Bastardina

Agazzano (8 Km)

The Bastardina Castle is one of the few castles built in the late Middle Ages, already existed in the eleventh century. It was initially owned by the Scotti. It was born on a rectangular territory, where two square towers were built. The third tower, located asymmetrically, is the highest. Instead, today the fourth is used as a bell tower of the nearby oratory. The 2,900 metre hilly course around is used as a golf course. The interior is very elegant, the porch with nine ovens and also the stairs leading to the upper floor.

Castello della Boffalora

Agazzano (5 Km)

The history of the castle is linked to that of the Arcelli family. The construction was made with bricks and supported by shelves and consists of five towers. This was a technique used at the beginning of the '400. Between the seventeenth and eighteenth century, the staircase of the porch was built on the ground floor and a loggia on the upper floor. Today the castle can be visited only from the outside.

Castello di Agazzano

Agazzano (9 Km)

The castle of Agazzano, together with the Rocca, is the most important points of the valley, of the medieval type. The castle has been renovated to be transformed into a noble home. Inside, it is furnished with period furniture. You can admire pictorial decorations and beautiful frescoes. The castle is an excellent example of history, traditions and culture. It is now privately owned.

Castello di Castano

Agazzano (10 Km)

Castano Castle is an ancient fortress owned by the Scotti family. Built in the 13th century, it presents itself as a weave between the majesty of the medieval style and the refinement of the Renaissance. Inside, it still preserves vintage furniture and elegant frescoes. Today it is used as a venue for celebrations and conferences.

Castello di Cigognola

Cigognola (16 Km)

The Castle of Cigognola was built in the twelfth century with the intent to defend and control the traffic of nearby Via Emilia. It later became the home of the noble local families, reporting changes that turned it into a wine-growing promotion center. The Castle was recently restored by the current owners Letizia and Gianmarco Moratti.

Castello di Rivalta

Gazzola (15 Km)

Today it is used as a museum. For centuries owned by the Zanardi Landi family, inside the majestic cylindrical tower it is possible to admire some uniforms used in the Battle of Lepanto. The itinerary offers three more beautiful castles, heading north near Niviano, and to the south with Statto and Montechiaro.

Castello di Momeliano

Gazzola (11 Km)

The Castle of Momeliano or Castel Basini, from the name of the owners, would go back, according to some historical sources, to 1300. Over the years it has often passed in the hands of several owners. Its current state of preservation is good and is open to tourists.

Castello di Monticello

Gazzola (9 Km)

The Castle of Monticello was built around the fourteenth century by the Arcelli family, to which it belonged. Over the centuries he was not involved in wars or raids, except in two cases, in 1372 and 1945. Nowadays its state of conservation is excellent and tourists can visit it for free.

Castello di Rezzanello

Gazzola (10 Km)

The Castle of Rezzanello is assumed to have been built around the year 1000. It is located in a place detached from the rest of the area, surrounded by greenery. It has a trapezoidal base, with four circular towers. Over the centuries it has often been the backdrop of wars and clashes. It is currently privately owned and is used for events and receptions. It can be visited only on advance request.

Castello di Lisignano

Gazzola (11 Km)

Of the Castle of Ližnjan, as far as the date of construction is concerned, we do not have certain or accurate information. We only know that, in 1203, he was appointed in some writings. Today it is privately owned and therefore can be visited on request. It is also well preserved.

Castello di Monteventano

Piozzano (9 Km)

There is little news about the Castle of Monteventano regarding its construction. From historical sources it appears that it was rebuilt in the 17th century after it was destroyed in 1164 by Federico Barbarossa. The fortress has been owned by several families over the centuries and is currently the private residence of a German painter. The structure still has its imposing walls and the tower leaning against the residential building. The round tower still stands over thirty meters high that presides over the entrance.

Castello di Montecanino

Piozzano (5 Km)

The Castle of Montecanino was built in the eleventh century in a position that offers a wide view of the Po Valley. It was destroyed in 1164 by Barbarossa but was rebuilt around the fifteenth century, passing ownership to many noble families including the Thirteen. The fortress had six towers, located between the perimeter and the center. Currently, only a few remains remain of the Castle, but in the past it was an imposing building for the defense and collection of the resort.

Castello di Torre Rizzi

Piozzano (9 Km)

The Castle of Torre Rizzi is located on top of the hill of Val Luretta in Piozzano. Initially it was a complex owned by Giovanni and Marco Dolzani and later passed in 1431 to Gian Francesco della Veggiola. The latter expanded the area of the building and transformed it into an elegant and noble residence. After the hanging of della Veggiola, the tower became the property of the Paveri-Fontana and towards the end of the 18th century by the Rizzi.

Castello di Larzano

Rivergaro (18 Km)

The Castle of Larzano dates back to the 14th century and belonged to the noble Cassoli of Reggio Emilia, until 1677. The building is located within the resort, which is a hilly area. It is currently in excellent condition and is accessible to tourists.

Castello Niviano

Rivergaro (18 Km)

In the town of Rivergaro there are a multitude of castles, including that of Niviano. It is assumed that this building was built in the Middle Ages, around the year 1100 on pre-existing buildings. It was heavily damaged in the sixteenth century by a raid. Nevertheless, it is in excellent condition and is open to the public.

Castello di Ancarano

Rivergaro (17 Km)

The Castle of Ancarano is located in Rivergaro, in the province of Piacenza. There is no certain information on the date of construction, but according to ancient writings it is assumed to date back to 1466. In 1521 the Castle, and the village also suffered serious damage due to some military attacks by the French and then by the Lanzichenecchi. Despite the whole building is in good condition and the Renaissance artistic elements are clearly visible. Today it is open to tourists.

Castello di Montechiaro

Rivergaro (15 Km)

The Castle of Montechiaro stands out for its particular structure and for the fact that it is located isolated from the rest of the town. It has a very tall tower in the middle of the courtyard. It has been used with different functions, exploiting the various cockpits that are inside it. Fortunately, today it is accessible for all tourists and is in excellent condition.

Castello dal Verme

Colli Verdi (14 Km)

The Dal Verme castle also known by the name Zavattarello, dates back to the tenth century and was erected by the Monastery of Bobbio. Over the centuries, it was the scene of many disputes. During World War II, the castle was damaged by a fire. In 1975, Count Giuseppe Dal Verme's family donated the castle to the Municipality of Zavattarello, which took care of restorations and maintenance, turning it into a hub of tourist and cultural attraction.

Castello di Montu'

Colli Verdi (14 Km)

The Castle of Montu' was built in the twelfth century under the Belcredi family. It has an L-shaped structure and has been restored only lately, to readjust it to a private home.

Castello dal Verme

Zavattarello (14 Km)

Historical news of the Castello dal Verme has been reported starting from the tenth century AD when it was part of the monastery of Bobbio. It is a fortress that dominates the town of Zavattarello in the province of Pavia. In 1390, the bishop of the Monastery gave the fortress to Captain Jacopo dal Verme who maintained the property until 1975. The castle has walls of about four meters thick, and consists of about forty rooms divided on several levels communicating through internal stairs.