The Castle of Torrechiara - Italy
Torrechiara (14 km to the South of Parma)
The Castle: built between 1448 and 1460 by Pier Maria Rossi (Berceto, 1413 - Torrechiara, 1482). it is one of the most important and best preserved examples in Italy of 15th century castle architecture and, despite being situated on a hill, it has the typical ground plan of a castle built on the plain.
The original structure remains intact since the castle was not solely conceived as a fortification, fulcrum of control over the territory, but also a residence intended for accommodating a noble court that included female members as well.
Guided Itinerary: cortile d'onore ( Courtyard of honour)
Cappella di S. Nicomede ( St Nicomede chapel)
Rooms with "grotesque" frescoes : Sala di Giove ( Jupiter)
Sala del Pergolato ( Arbour)
Sala dei Paesaggi ( Landscapes)
Sala della Vittoria (Victory)
Sala degli Angeli ( Angels)
Sala del Velario ( Curtain)
Sala degli Stemmi (Coats of Arms)
The grotesque cycle was commissioned by the cardinal Francesco Sforza di Santa Fiora and Caterina de'
Nobili.
Going up to the piano nobile (noble floor, from the salone degli Acrobati ( Acrobats' Room) one reaches the nuptail chamber, known as Camera d'Oro (Golden Room) built by 1463.
The Castle is open all the year round.
Closing day: Monday
Opening Hours: March to October - Tuesday, Sunday, Holidays - 10.30 - 19.30
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday - 8.30 - 19.30
November to February - Tuesday to Friday - 9.00 - 16.30
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays - 10.00 - 17.00
(* last entry 30 minutes before closing time)
Castle Ticket Office: tel/fax +39 0521 355255
Tourist Information of Torrechiara
Strada Castello, 10
43010 Torrechiara - Parma
Tel: +39 0521 355009
Fax: +39 0521 355821
Email: iat@'comune.langhirano.pr.it
Web: www.comune.langhirano.pr.it
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