Castles of Parma and Piacenza

Bobbio is a small town in the Piacenza province of Emilia Romagna famous for its bridge, abbey and snails. Find out more about visiting Bobbio, Italy.

Castell'Arquato is a very picturesque hill town in the Emilia Romagna region of northern Italy. At the top of the town is the castle with the village spilling gently down the hill below the castle. Near the castle is a Romanesque church and abbey and great views of the surrounding countryside.

Europe for Visitors tells us about Torrechiara Castle, the Taverna del Castello, and other castles in the Parma and Piacenza provinces.

Official site for the Castles of the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza has information about 20 preserved castles that can be visited.

Castello di Compiano is a 4-star hotel relais musuem with a pool and restaurant in the Parma region.

Castello di Gropparello, in the province of Piacenza, has a fairy tales park, medieval tavern, and guided tours.

Castle of Rezzanello, in the Piacenza province of Emilia - Romagna, has 14 double bedrooms and a sport and fitness center.

The medieval village of Fontanellato, near Parma, has a good castle and hosts many events.

Rocca d�Olgisio offers bed and breakfast inside a castle in the Piacenza province of the Emilia - Romagna region.