Torrechiara
Italy · Emilia-RomagnaIT
15th-century castle in Parma, Italy
Torrechiara Castle is a 15th-century castle near Langhirano, in the province of Parma, northern Italy. It sits atop a terraced hill south of the city of Parma, in a strategic position overlooking the Parma River in the valley below. The castle was commissioned by Pier Maria II de' Rossi, the fourth count of San Secondo, and built between 1448 and 1460. The fortress shows the influence of the castles of the House of Sforza, particularly Visconti-Sforza Castle. The castle is managed by the Polo Museale dell'Emilia Romagna since 2015.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 44.658, 10.283
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Torrechiara
Part of Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Torrechiara is a spot. The activity mix leans towards culture. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Torrechiara
Culture in Torrechiara
(1)Culture lovers get Castles. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Torrechiara. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Emilia-Romagna first, then drive or cycle into Torrechiara. The local time zone is Europe/Rome.
Similar destinations
Places near Torrechiara that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Torrechiara known for?
- Torrechiara is mainly a destination for culture, set in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
- What can you do in Torrechiara?
- You can plan around Castles in Torrechiara. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Torrechiara located?
- Administratively, Torrechiara sits in Emilia-Romagna, Italy — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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