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PADERNA CASTLE

It dates back to the 11th century; in 1453 San Savino’s monks handed it over to the nobleman Melchiorre Marazzani. It became a very efficient…Discover more
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PODENZANO CASTLE

The castle dates back to the 12th century: the walls are all made of stone, it has a square plan with four towers in the…Discover more
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REZZANO CASTLE

The castle, around the year 1000, belonged to Piacenzas Bishop, Sigifredo, who gave it to San Savino’s abbot. The building, partially used as private house,…Discover more
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RIVA CASTLE

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…Discover more
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SAN GIORGIO CASTLE

The fortress, that underwent many modifications throughout the centuries, has a square plan and an only tower in the front side; the entrance is at…Discover more
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SAN GIORGIO STRONGHOLD

San Giorgio stronghold dates back to the end of the 16th century. It was built as military fortress to support San Giorgio Castle, which today…Discover more

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