The Castle of Rivalta
Il Rivalta Castle it is one of the very few European examples of manors surrounded by an ancient village habitually inhabited by the family Zanardi Landi, since the end of 1.200.

Thousands of tourists visit this exclusive and highly evocative place every year, coming from every region of Italy and from abroad. The castle and its village have kept intact their unique history, their magic and their charm.

Il castle has 54 sale furnished with furnishings e vintage carpets (from 1400 forward) and made functional over time to accommodate guests with needs obviously changed with the passing of the centuries.

The castle has been and still is visited by Kings and Queens, by Princes, by Members of Noble Families and State leaders, coming from all over the world. In this amazing place, Princess Margareth, the sister of Elisabeth, the Queen of England, has spent her summer holidays for several years.

The history of the Castello di Rivalta
The first news on the existence of the Rivalta Castle seems to date back to an 1025 purchase act.

in the XNUMX as evidenced in the documents of the time, the emperor Henry II gives a part of the manor to the monastery of San Savino in Piacenza.

Thirty years later the rest of the structure is sold to the same monastery, which, thanks to this acquisition, gained in richness and importance.

For the following century, the Castle was concerned by sieges, destructions and alternation of owners.

the lord of the Village and of the feud is Obizzo Landi. Since then the Castle has always belonged - with brief interruptions - to the Landi family.

In the XNUMX both theCastle that the Village are purchased by the Earl Carlo Zanardi Landi of Veano, descendant of Pietro Zanardi Landi, one of the contenders in the divisional litigation occurred in the fourteenth century.

To the Zanardi Landi, current owners, we owe the restoration and the magnificent development of the structure.

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The Castle of Agazzano is a fortification located in the heart of Val Luretta, where the last hills leave space to the plain; the structure is located right on the edge of the village of Agazzano and is the cornerstone of the most important village of the valley, an ancient property of the Scotti family that still today hold the domino.

The complex consists of two buildings: next to the medieval fortress built in 1200 and equipped in 1475 with a magnificent loggia that softens the military aspect, we find the residential villa built at the end of the eighteenth century on the foundations of the ancient castle.

The fortress has a rectangular plan with round towers and ravelin through which, passing under the entrance dungeon, you enter the inner courtyard where, in addition to the open gallery with sandstone columns, are the large halls, kitchens, military barracks and private apartments. The entire structure represents a successful combination of medieval, austere and essential architecture, and the Renaissance elegance of stately homes. The fortress is then surrounded by a beautiful French garden developed in two levels, where the presence of fountains, statues and exotic plants highlight the charm of a place lost in the past.

Located next to the fortress, a few tens of meters, stands the residential building, built on the ruins of the ancient village, with its porticoed courtyard, frescoed ceilings and luxurious furnishings.

Within this incomparable frame it is possible to transform particular occasions such as weddings, banquets, gala dinners and meetings in unforgettable memories: the wide spaces both inside and outside allow in fact to host a total of 400 people in an environment full of charm, culture and history and have the best services to organize and live events in an extraordinary way.

Castello e Rocca di Agazzano

History
The Castle of Agazzano is a fortification located in the heart of Val Luretta, where the last hills leave space to the plain; the structure is located right on the edge of the village of Agazzano and is the cornerstone of the most important village of the valley, an ancient property of the Scotti family that still today hold the domino.

The complex consists of two buildings: next to the medieval fortress built in 1200 and equipped in 1475 with a magnificent loggia that softens the military aspect, we find the residential villa built at the end of the eighteenth century on the foundations of the ancient castle.

The fortress has a rectangular plan with round towers and ravelin through which, passing under the entrance dungeon, you enter the inner courtyard where, in addition to the open gallery with sandstone columns, are the large halls, kitchens, military barracks and private apartments. The entire structure represents a successful combination of medieval, austere and essential architecture, and the Renaissance elegance of stately homes. The fortress is then surrounded by a beautiful French garden developed in two levels, where the presence of fountains, statues and exotic plants highlight the charm of a place lost in the past.

Located next to the fortress, a few tens of meters, stands the residential building, built on the ruins of the ancient village, with its porticoed courtyard, frescoed ceilings and luxurious furnishings.

Within this incomparable frame it is possible to transform particular occasions such as weddings, banquets, gala dinners and meetings in unforgettable memories: the wide spaces both inside and outside allow in fact to host a total of 400 people in an environment full of charm, culture and history and have the best services to organize and live events in an extraordinary way.

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The stone towers of Castello di Grazzano Visconti rise above a medieval village and the surrounding countryside. Do explore the halls and stairways of the castle itself, but the main attraction is the castle's park. Spreading over 15 hectares (37 acres), the park is filled with an Italian garden, with dozens of plants and trees. Stop by the pond for a full view of the castle and gardens. Take a look at our Grazzano Visconti vacation tool to schedule your visit to Castello di Grazzano Visconti and learn about what else to see and do during your holiday.
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Castello di Grazzano Visconti

Rezzanello Castle dominates a splendid panorama, and located a short distance from the cities of Piacenza and Milan. The building dates back to the tenth century and is surrounded by a seven-hectare Centennial Park. All the internal and external environments are particularly suitable for weddings, meetings, concerts, conventions, fashion shows and many other events. Rezzanello Castle has over 2,000 seats heated. BACKGROUND: The castle appears first mentioned in a 1001 document. On this occasion the bishop Sigifredo granted to the Benedictine monks of San Savino (Piacenza) some land, including the area of ​​the Castle. The building has a trapezoidal plan and has four circular towers. A thousand a year goes around the first of the four towers, which only later became four. The Castle was often the scene of clashes and battles. In 1212 the Guelphs of Piacenza took refuge threatened by the Ghibellines Visconti, but were defeated because later defeated in two battles. In the fourteenth century the castle was inhabited by Gabriello Boccapiccina, then passed to Chiapponi family. This extinct in the eighteenth century took over the Scotti of St. George, which deeply readapted the building, transforming it into a stately home. At the beginning of the twentieth century the castle belonged for a short time to Lombardi of Genoa; It was later sold to Ing. Giuseppe Manfredi, who had it restored by Prof. Camillo Guidotti. From 1930 to 1987 the building was the property of the Ursuline Mothers of Piacenza. The current property offers the opportunity today, in deep respect for the tradition and essence of the manor, to live an unforgettable experience to anyone who desires. ENGLISH: Rezzanello Castle dominates a splendid landscape, located a short distance from the cities of Piacenza and Milan. The building dates back to the tenth century and is surrounded by long-established grounds of about seven hectares. All indoor and outdoor environments are well-suited for weddings, meetings, concerts, conventions, fashion shows and many other events. Rezzanello Castle has over 2,000 seats heated. BACKGROUND: The castle Appears first Mentioned in a document from 1001. On this occasion the bishop Sigifredo granted to the Benedictine monks of San Savino (Piacenza) some land, including the area of ​​the Castle. The building has a trapezoidal plan and has four circular towers. Dates from about the year one thousand the first of four towers, Which Became later only four. Often the Castle was the scene of clashes and battles. In 1212 the Guelphs of Piacenza took refuge threatened by the Ghibellines Visconti, but were defeated Because later defeated in two battles. In the fourteenth century the castle was inhabited by Gabriel Boccapiccina, then passed to the family Chiapponi. This extinct in the eighteenth century the Scots took over St. George, who readapted profoundly transforming the building into stately home. At the beginning of the twentieth century the castle belonged to the Lombardi for a short period of Genoa; It was sold to Ing. Joseph Manfredi, who had it restored by Professor Camillo Guidotti. From 1930 to 1987 the building was the property of the Ursuline Mothers of Piacenza. The current property offers the opportunity today, in deep respect for tradition and historical essence of the manor, an unforgettable experience for anyone who wishes.

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Castello di Rezzanello

Situated on a hill at about 300 metersabove sea level, along the route from Agazzano to Pianello Val Tidone, in a splendid panoramic position about 30 kilometers from Piacenza, the Castle is mentioned the first time in 1412 when it was enfeoffed to the Arcelli by Visconti

Its strategic position was ideal for the control of the routes running from the Po river to the Apennines.

Built in origin as a military fortress, it underwent numerous modifications and was transformed  to a residence for noble families and became a cultural centre full of precious works of art.

The history of this castle is marked by the numerous passages in property often determined by murders, fraud, or extinction of noble families for lack of heirs. Today the castle is privately owned,  partially abandoned and in need of refurbishment.

The brick castle is quadrangular and has five towers. Inside a monumental staircase leads to the upper floors –  A portico on the ground level and a 17th Century loggia at the upper level . Worthy of mention the grand halls on the first floor with coffer ceiling and decorative frescos: the music room, the dining-room, and a series of lavishly decorated rooms plus a beautiful garden overlooking the valley towards Piacenza.

Lastly, the small chapel dedicated to Saint Joseph with the relics of Saint Felice Martyr.

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The Castle of Boffalora 


According to an inscription, the castle was built in 1277; it has a trapezoidal plan, and in each corner there are towers having different shape and dimensions; its made above all of stones and pebbles from the river Nure.
In the Middle ages the castle offered shelter to the inhabitants of the area, when wars made it necessary: but the inhabitants were in charge of maintenance in case of damage caused by war.
It belonged to the Anguissola family and to Ottavio Farnese.
Now it's private and closed to the public.
Restored in the 19th century, it's neogthic in style ; it currently belongs.

Concerts are held in the castle during the year.

CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC, VISIBLE ONLY FROM THE OUTSIDE( OPEN ONLY ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS).

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Riva Castle

Palazzo Farnese is a palace in Piacenza, northern Italy.
This large partly constructed palace is located on the banks of the River Po in the city of Piacenza in Northern Italy. In 1556, Ottavio Farnese, Duke of Castro and of Parma, also became Duke of Piacenza and initially set up his court there. Ottavio decided on a residence in the city possibly because he could feel more secure due to the presence of a Spanish garrison.

The palace was commissioned by Ottavio's wife, Margaret of Austria, daughter of Emperor Charles V. The new edifice was erected over a former fortress built by the Visconti in 1352, part of which can still be seen.

An initial design was made by Francesco Paciotto, from Urbino, and in 1558, the architect Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola, better known as Vignola, was brought in to revise the designs. Vignola had already been commissioned to design the Villa Farnese at Caprarola (Latium) for Cardinal Alessandro Farnese, the older brother of the Duke. Vignola had to take Piacotto's design into account but significantly revised the design which was presented to the patrons in 1561. The drawings are for a vast palace on a scale paralleled only by the Vatican Palace in Italy; the rectangular plan is circa 111 metres by 88 metres. The building works were entrusted to Giovanni Bernardo Della Valle, Giovanni Lavezzari and Bernardo Panizzari (Caramosino). The actual construction, however, made up only less than a half of Vignola's original project and lacked many of the planned architectural features; missing elements include part of the exterior surrounding walls, the main façade modelled on the ancient triumphal arch and with a large tower, and a theater in the large inner courtyard. The expenditure of such a large palace plus the political machinations of the Piacentine nobility may have caused Ottavio not to complete the building and instead move his court from Piacenza to Parma. The construction of this partly built palace was completed in 1602, under Duke Ranuccio I.
After the death of the last Farnese duke in 1731, the palace fell into disrepair. Restoration began only in the early 20th century and today the Palazzo Farnese at Piacenza houses an important series of museums and exhibitions.

Ducal Chapel
The Ducal Chapel (Cappella Ducale or Cappella Grande) was used by the family for its religious rites. It is a hall on a square plan, turned into an octagon by the introduction of four apses at the corners. The sides have the same length as the chapel's height up to the hemispherical dome. The chapel is decorated with lilies from the Farnese coat of arms and Mannerist masks portraying angels. Other symbols referring to the Ducal family such as the unicorn, starfish, dolphins and turtles, appear in the large frieze.

Palazzo Farnese (Piacenza)

The Castle of Sarmato is located in the Valle del Tidone and it is presumable its history had already begun in the year 1216 when this manners, together with those of Castel San Giovanni and Borgonovo, served to protect the city of Piacenza from the numerous raids coming from the area of the Pavia area.

At first it was owned by the Pallastrelli accounts, but they saw it as half destroyed in 1270 in the battle against the Landi family of Bardi. In the following centuries the castle passed several times by hand to several owners and became the object of intricate military political events until 1819 when it came into possession of the counts Zanardi Landi, who are still its owners.

The complex, entirely built in brick, is surrounded by walls that once were surrounded by a moat. They enclose a small village divided by two perpendicular streets, with the castle, three churches, houses and the rocchetta. Inside there are large halls, partly with vaulted ceilings and partly coffered, sitting rooms, bedrooms with semi-double beds, the former hall of arms, the rooms of the archive with the parchments of the Venetian Republic, the large 17th century dance hall and the "Sala dei filosofi" study with the vault of the 15th century frescoed by Bonifacio Bembo, all furnished with period furniture. Outside then you can visit the court of carriages and the charming Italian garden.

It is also possible to book the "emotional poetic" experience in the places of San Rocco di Montellier, which in Sarmato has linked the most famous events and legends of his holy life.

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Castello di Sarmato  

l castello di Calendasco, Castrum Calendaschi, è una fortificazione situata nel paese di Calendasco in provincia di Piacenza.

L'edificio, costruito interamente in mattoni, è sostanzialmente integro ed in buono stato di conservazione, sebbene bisognoso di alcuni lavori di restauro, mostra tutta la sua imponenza di maniero difensivo.

La parte più antica del maniero è sorta per volontà del Vescovo conte di Piacenza, di cui il territorio di Calendasco era feudo, come indicano le tracce architettoniche, intorno all'anno 1000, mentre la prima citazione è in un documento di papa Urbano II risalente al 1187 in cui veniva confermata i diritti di proprietà dei monaci di San Salvatore di Quartizzola su Calendasco.

Il castello con il recetto formava, assieme alla chiesa e all'hospitale dei pellegrini, il burgi Calendaschi. 
Struttura

Particolare di atto notarile del 1461 nel quale viene concesso al presbitero di Calendasco di avere diritto di cimitero, diritto spettante alle chiese pievane
Il castello è costituito da una struttura trapezoidale, interamente costruito in laterizio e caratterizzato dalla presenza di merlature guelfe. La struttura è circondata da un fossato ed è accessibile tramite 3 ingressi, due di essi presentano gli incastri del ponte levatoi, poi, sostituiti da ponti in cotto.

Una torre di forma cilindrica sovrasta l'entrata principale del maniero che conduce ad un cortile interno caratterizzato da un doppio loggiato.

All'interno sono presenti due grandi sale con camino, cioè la caminata magna superiore e quella detta caminata magna inferiore: tutte e due sono definite magne, cioè grandissime in alcuni documenti medievali.

Affiancato al castello, di un secolo più antico, c'è il recetto, sempre ad entrata levatoia con annessa la propria pusterla, con ancora ben visibile il suo battifredo in muratura; anche questa costruzione aveva una propria piccola torretta, posta sul lato nord-ovest, oggi completamente diroccata. Sulla stessa piazza sita dinanzi al recetto ed al castello è l'imponente costruzione, difensiva anch'essa, che conteneva le scuderie.
Il primo nucleo del castello, il recetto, risale ai primi anni dell'XI secolo, mentre il castello vero e proprio viene edificato a partire dal secolo successivo.

Tra le mura del castrum burgi calendaschi nasce nel 1290 il nobile San Corrado Confalonieri, la cui famiglia era feudataria bonis et juribus della zona di Calendasco.

Alla fine del XIII secolo il castello risulta essere di proprietà delle famiglie Palastrelli e Scotti.

Nel 1346 venne distrutto dai ghibellini fuoriusciti da Piacenza, viene poi ricostruito negli anni immediatamente successivi dai guelfi per la sua importante posizione nell'ambito della resistenza contro i Visconti.

Nel 1412 viene, poi, affidato da Filippo Maria Visconti a Bartolomeo e Filippo Arcelli, diventando, così, un avamposto in appoggio al castello di Somaglia, situato sulla sponda opposta del fiume Po. Negli anni successivi il castello passerà alla famiglia Confalonieri, prima di tornare in possesso dei Visconti e, poi, di nuovo, dei Confalonieri.

Il 14 gennaio 1482: dopo vari giorni di assedio, le truppe di Ludovico il Moro, signore di Milano, strappano il castello di Calendasco al capitano Antonio Confalonieri rifugiatosi al suo interno insieme al genero Ottaviano Sanseverino. 
Tornato sotto il controllo della famiglia Confalonieri a seguito del declino della famiglia Arcelli, nel 1572, il castello è teatro dell'assassinio del conte Ludovico Confalonieri ad opera di Antonello De Rossi, amante della contessa Camilla, moglie di Ludovico. Metà del feudo passa, così, alla famiglia Sanseverino, imparentata con i Confalonieri che conservano i diritti sulla rimanente metà. Nel 1584 i Sanseverino, tramite la camera ducale, vendono la loro parte del feudo al conte Gian Battista Zanardi Landi. L'altra metà del feudo passa, invece, sotto la gestione del conte Benzoni.

L'ultimo feudatario di Calendasco è il conte Fabio Perletti, sposo della c.ssa Paola Anguissola d’Altoe’, giureconsulto e ambasciatore farnesiano alla corte imperiale. Il feudo di Calendasco gli viene concesso il 14 aprile 1690 da Ranuccio II Farnese, riconoscente per avere il Perletti, con esito positivo, negoziato presso la corte imperiale e presso i Doria di Genova l’annessione al Ducato di Parma e Piacenza dei feudi di Bardi e Compiano, oltre che per aver condotto con successo le trattative per le nozze di Odoardo II Farnese (primogenito del duca e di Isabella d’Este) con Dorotea Sofia di Neoburgo, madre di Elisabetta, poi regina di Spagna con Filippo V. I Perletti, ed alcuni membri della famiglia Anguissola con cui questi si imparentarono, vissero a Calendasco fino a fine '800.

Nel 1719 la famiglia Zanardi Landi cede la sua parte del castello per ottenere risorse finanziare da utilizzare per ripianare la difficile situazione finanziaria generata da Bartolomeo Zanardi Landi.

Nel 1913 il giurista Giuseppe Scopesi della Capanna, proprietario del castello, lo dona ad un ente di carità che lo cede, in seguito, al comune di Calendasco.

Castello di Calendasco

History
The Castle of Paderna is located in the province of Piacenza, in the town of Pontenure and has ancient origins, so much so that the first news on the building show the date 1 December 817.

It underwent heavy destruction in 1216 due to the Pavia and Parma area and in 1247 by the troops of the emperor Federico II to repair the abbots in 1280 to reconstruct and raise the tower.

The Castle was ceded in 1453 by the monks of San Savino to the noble family of the Marazzani da Rimini who maintained possession over the centuries to come up to the current owners Pettorelli, their direct descendants.

Just in 1400 the complex assumed the current conformation of an elegant fortress with a square shape, almost trapezoidal, oriented approximately according to the cardinal points; the four sides are then surrounded by a wide moat that still partially conserves the water. The structure is divided into two sectors separated by a wall: the one to the south with a large square with the attached barns, stables, arcades and houses of the laborers, the other to the north in turn divided into two courts; in the first one there are the stately residence, the well, the tower and the other dwellings, while in the other there is the chapel and the building through which one can access the large rear garden.

Elements of significant historical and artistic interest are: the entrance tower, square and entirely of brick and equipped with a double drawbridge, the "tower in the water", built in the moat and also square, which has the characteristics of the tower teacher with sighting and developed on four floors and finally the church of S. Maria, part of the oldest part of the structure and later incorporated into the noble residence.

Today the castle, which has become a manor house, is home to an organic farm, with a vegetable garden and orchards and the headquarters of the prestigious "Frutti Antichi" event, linked to the cultivation and preservation of the plant heritage.

In the suggestive and elegant rooms of the Castle it is possible to organize banquets and receptions and, thanks to the presence of the internal church, also the ceremony itself.

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