Fontanellato — Rocca Sanvitale
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Viewpoint·Easy·Family·Hidden gem

Fontanellato — Rocca Sanvitale

Emilia-Romagna

Fontanellato's square castle sits ringed by a full water moat right in the centre of town, its Renaissance interior famous for an optical-illusion fresco by Parmigianino. The flat circuit around the moat is short, easy and gives constantly changing reflections of the castle walls in the water.

Duration
1 hour
Distance
2 km
Elevation
+5 m
Best season
Year-round

Parking · Free

Free parking around the castle in Fontanellato.

Water

Fountain near the castle.

Highlights

  • Full water moat around a central castle
  • Famous Parmigianino fresco inside
  • Flat, easy circuit with water reflections

With your dog

Leashed dogs welcome around the moated castle grounds.

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