Itinerari da scoprire

THE CASTLES OF THE MOUNTAINS OF PARMA

Proposto da Food Valley Travel

An itinerary to discover the most unknown part of the Province of Parma, a land with ancient history, inhabited by real men, with suggestive panoramas and two surprising castles…
(Full Day)
Morning
- Departure towards the Parmesan Apennine;
- guided visit to the still unknown Castle of Varano Melegari, recently re-opened to the public;
- to follow: visit to the marvelous Castle of Compiano, dating back before the year 1000 D.C., is surrounded by one the 100 most beautiful villages in Italy;
- typical lunch with panoramic view on the valley.
Afternoon
- Visit to the peculiar "Orsanti” Museum*” that describes the stories of these men: musicians, street artists, animal enchanters and trainers (with bears for example), who were crossing all Europe making shows in the most important cities;
- visit to the imposing Castle of Bardi, best example of military architecture in Emilia-Romagna, famous too for the first case in the world where researchers made a picture to a "ghost” thanks to a special thermal camera…

The package includes: Foreign language speaking guide (full day), 1 typical lunch (drinks included).

The package does not include: transportation, tickets to monuments and everything not mentioned in "The price includes”.

*open on Sundays in May, June, September, October – all days except Mondays in July and August. Rest of the year: closed.

IMPORTANT NOTE: possibility to add accommodation in one of our 12 exclusive "Stays within ancient walls”...
Suggested locations for this tour:
- Compiano castle
- Malaspina Castle of Gambaro

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