Castello di Torrechiara

Castle Emilia, Italy

Torrechiara Castle, the fortress with a frescoed heart, was built between 1448 and 1460 by the Magnificent Pier Maria Rossi and is one of the most significant and best preserved examples of Italian castle architecture.

Inside the Castle, the extraordinary "Golden Room", attributed to Benedetto Bembo. Note the wealth of 'grotesque' frescoes by Cesare Baglione.

Opening Time

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Contacts

0521 355255

Website

Location

Near Parma

Str. del Castello, 1, 43013 Torrechiara PR, Italy

Suggested by

Benedetta Fiore

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