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Agazzano Fortress and Castle

Villages and Castles
Rocca e Castello di Agazzano, ph

Fortified complex, example of both medieval austerity and renaissance elegance.

The fortress dates back to the 12th century, has a rectangular plan and low, square and round towers. Its separated by means of a wide ditch, now used as a garden, from the residential palace, adapted at the end of the 18th century to the remains of the ancient borough.

Inside the palace, beautiful pictorial decorations and precious frescoes are preserved. The inner ward is surrounded on three sides by an airy 15th century sandstone loggia.

The Castle belongs to Associazione Castelli del Ducato di Parma e Piacenza.

INDIRIZZO
Via del Castello
LOCALITA'
Agazzano
ORARIO

Saturday: guided tours at 11.00 a.m., 3.00 p.m. and 4.30 p.m.
Sunday and public holidays: guided tours at 11.00 a.m., 3.00 p.m. and 4.30 p.m.

Closed: November-December- January-February-March

 

TELEFONO
+39 379 2522619
FAX
+39.0523.325667