Castello di Castelcorniglio
Solignano
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.
Castello di Vigoleno
Vernasca
(23 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
(22 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
(22 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
(22 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
(23 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
(28 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.
Castello di Torrechiara
Langhirano
(26 Km)
Existing since the eleventh century, it was rebuilt between 1448 and 1460 by Pier Maria Rossi, of the noble family who reigned for over a hundred years over Felino, in honor of his beloved Bianca Pellegrini. Inside the castle is the Golden Chamber, which owes its name to the leaves of pure gold used for wall finishes. Equally beautiful are the frescoes by Benedetto Bembo depicting scenes of chivalric love.
Palazzo del Podestà
Castell'Arquato
(28 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
(28 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.
Castello di Bardi
Bardi
(19 Km)
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
(18 Km)
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.
Porta di Sasso
Castell'Arquato
(28 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
(28 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
(28 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 Felino
Felino
(21 Km)
The castle is located on the hills of Felino, in the province of Parma and dates back to 1140. Recently rebuilt, it has been hosting a restaurant and the Salami Museum of Felino since recent times. The style of its architecture is affected by the numerous renovations taken care of by the noble families who have followed one another. Inside there is a bar and restaurant, available for the reception of groups, meetings, banquets and gala dinners.
Fortezza di Castelnuovo
Pontremoli
(27 Km)
The ancient fortress of Castelnuovo is located on the left bank of the Magra. The ancient fortress remains a tower and a door with a pointed arch. The fortress was part of the defensive system of the village, which was made up of numerous fortified works.
Castello di Segalara
Sala Baganza
(20 Km)
The Castle of Segalara was the seat of the noble Rossi family who occupied it already in 1400. In the second half of the 17th century, the Castle changed its function becoming the palace of the Marquises Canossa who also built an oratory there.
Torre Boriano resti
Sala Baganza
(18 Km)
The Boriano tower is located near the town of Faseto, in the Municipality of Parma. Currently, only a few ruins are visible of the ancient tower.
Castello Sanvitale
Sala Baganza
(18 Km)
The Sanvitale Castle was built in 1477 at the behest of Gilberto II Sanvitale and is located in the center of the homonymous village. The building was managed by several owners who transformed its structure, such as the Farnese and Bourbons as well as Napoleon Bonaparte after his conquest. The fortress has a long form of parallelepiped with its towers at the extremes. Sectioned into three floors, the external structure also features an access bridge and a city wall that encloses the garden.
Castello di Sala Baganza
Sala Baganza
(23 Km)
The Castle of Sala Baganza was home since 1258 of the Sanvitale, Farnese and Bourbon family during the following centuries. It is located near the Baganza stream and immediately played an important role in defending the Parma castles. The structure looks like a long parallelepiped bordered by the remains of two towers at the extremes. The interior rooms show frescoes and decorations of sixteenth-century works by Cesare Baglione, Samacchini and Campi.
Museo Geologico
Castell'Arquato
(28 Km)
Museo Storico della Resistenza "S. Maneschi"
Neviano Degli Arduini
(26 Km)
The Historical Museum of the Resistance “S. Maneschi” was founded in the 1970s and was dedicated to the local Resistance. Initially, the museum was located in a barn, but since 2004 it has been located in its current venue and is open to the public.
Museo della Civiltà Valligiana
Bardi
(19 Km)
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.