Places
Viewpoint·Easy·Scenic·Hidden gem
Castello di Torrechiara, Langhirano
Emilia-Romagna
Built in the 1450s by Pier Maria Rossi, Torrechiara is one of the best-preserved castles in Emilia, its four corner towers rising over the Parma river valley amid the hillside cellars where the region's famous prosciutto is aged. The grounds outside the walls give a wide view over vineyards and orchards.
Duration
1 hour
Distance
2 km
Elevation
+80 m
Best season
Year-round
Parking · Free
Free parking below the castle in Torrechiara.
Water
Fountain near the entrance.
Highlights
- Best-preserved Renaissance castle in the Parma hills
- View over prosciutto-curing valley
- Vineyard and orchard surroundings
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome on the castle grounds and approach path.
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