Castello di Torrechiara
Castello di Torrechiara
Castello di Torrechiara
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xdorax
London, UK231 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
Beautiful castle but please be careful around Torrechiara.
Out suitcases were stolen from the boot of our car (locked) within 20min of our stay. Reported to the police and he said such crime is going out of control around the neighbourhood. They have it everyday. Please do not leave ur luggage in the car if you dont want them stolem - esp valuables n travel documents.
Would have given it 5 stars for the amazing view at the top, reasonable entry price. However, it really ruined our day. Only found out when we arrived at the hotel and opened our boot.
Out suitcases were stolen from the boot of our car (locked) within 20min of our stay. Reported to the police and he said such crime is going out of control around the neighbourhood. They have it everyday. Please do not leave ur luggage in the car if you dont want them stolem - esp valuables n travel documents.
Would have given it 5 stars for the amazing view at the top, reasonable entry price. However, it really ruined our day. Only found out when we arrived at the hotel and opened our boot.
Written June 12, 2017
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Mikkaau
Lake Macquarie, Australia211 contributions
Feb 2013 • Family
We caught the number 12 bus from Parma to the castle. Its only about 40 minutes away and the countryside was lovely - blnketed in white as there had been snow in the days beforehand.
The castle, although empty, is impressive and the frescos just stunning. The views over the surrounding countryside are breathtaking. All this at 3 euros a person! Highly recommended as is the little pizzeria (Sant Elena) on the corner of the road leading up to the castle.
The castle, although empty, is impressive and the frescos just stunning. The views over the surrounding countryside are breathtaking. All this at 3 euros a person! Highly recommended as is the little pizzeria (Sant Elena) on the corner of the road leading up to the castle.
Written February 18, 2013
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Cornelie472
Eelde, The Netherlands2 contributions
Jun 2013 • Family
very impressive, in a good condition, very interesting painted walls and ceilings, beautiful panorama, cheap, quiet
Written July 3, 2013
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devirathod
Solomon, KS171 contributions
Jan 2012 • Family
A friend from Parma took us to see this castle. The architecture was beautiful, as were the views. The frescos were very interesting to see. There are a lots of opportunities for some great photos.
The castle was built in the mid 1400s. There is period furniture to see. My favorite part was being able to look out over Parma and see the buildings and farmland. It was really pretty.
The castle was built in the mid 1400s. There is period furniture to see. My favorite part was being able to look out over Parma and see the buildings and farmland. It was really pretty.
Written December 5, 2012
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Nimrod949
San Clemente, CA18 contributions
Jul 2012 • Couples
It's really cool to have free rein to Tralee about the castle and the views as well as the frescos are AMAZING! There is a little trattoria in the village just outside the gate of the castle that is yummy if you get hungry while your there.
Written July 12, 2012
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ca_geologist
Houston, TX64 contributions
Jun 2012 • Family
The castle itself is very impressive, and tickets are very reasonable (3 EUR). My children enjoyed the walk to the castle interior through a tunnel, and the view from the castle walls and several terraces is very impressive (vineyards, hills, and a river valley). The frescos and architecture inside the castle are lovely. There is a nice bar outside the castle too - a good place for lunch.
Written June 30, 2012
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Nicholas H
London, UK20,403 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
This castle was built in the late 15th century on the site of previous fortifications. It commands wonderful views from its mountain top position. It’s well preserved both externally and internally, with a number of rooms decorated with superb frescoes in the grotesque style. The internal highlight is the Room of Gold, named after the gold leaf originally covering its terracotta tiles. Very well worth visiting, but a word of warning: it’s a very steep and long climb up from the car park, including two final slopes where you are walking on cobbles. So it is really not appropriate for people with mobility issues.
Written March 27, 2019
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Mimosa
Joensuu, Finland71 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
I went to visit the castle in the late July 2018. And the place was gorgeous (like almost everything in this region)!
Can’t recall the weekday, but anyways the castle closed super early (4-6pm) so you should totally check the opening hours before going there!
The place is full of amazing wall paintings and some rooms have the information of the room written on a board.
There’s also an amazing view to the wine fields where they grow grapes for the local wines. Outside of the castle is also the tiny village which is contacted to the castle. You can go and walk around. There happens to be a tiny restaurant and a hostel/hotel too in the village. But otherwise the village is used and lived by locals, so you won’t see any abounded houses there.
The history and overall the story behind that castle is heartwarming and sweet. I loved to hear it from the locals when we were walking up to the castle!
Uh and bring good shoes for walking if u are going to visit that place!!
Can’t recall the weekday, but anyways the castle closed super early (4-6pm) so you should totally check the opening hours before going there!
The place is full of amazing wall paintings and some rooms have the information of the room written on a board.
There’s also an amazing view to the wine fields where they grow grapes for the local wines. Outside of the castle is also the tiny village which is contacted to the castle. You can go and walk around. There happens to be a tiny restaurant and a hostel/hotel too in the village. But otherwise the village is used and lived by locals, so you won’t see any abounded houses there.
The history and overall the story behind that castle is heartwarming and sweet. I loved to hear it from the locals when we were walking up to the castle!
Uh and bring good shoes for walking if u are going to visit that place!!
Written August 1, 2018
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Laurel C
Saratoga Springs, NY412 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
It is easy to see why this is a World Heritage Site. We were lucky to go in late September when there were no crowds. We parked up by the castle (alternative is to park below and walk up if the upper lot is full). Very interesting architecture - different from English or other European castles. Really very nice and well worth it if you are within a drive.
Written October 14, 2017
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Isambard40
Boston, MA330 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
Not the biggest castle I've ever seen, but definitely among the most interesting. Despite its small size, you find yourself spending a long time admiring the amazing wall and ceiling paintings.
You park at the bottom of the hill, but it's an easy hike up, even for us oldies :) There are plenty of useful information panels -- in English, too, for those of us with little fluency in Italian.
The castle itself doesn't have food, but the little "village" around it has a small eatery.
You park at the bottom of the hill, but it's an easy hike up, even for us oldies :) There are plenty of useful information panels -- in English, too, for those of us with little fluency in Italian.
The castle itself doesn't have food, but the little "village" around it has a small eatery.
Written October 10, 2017
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Do I need to buy tickets in advance? If yes, is it possible to buy it online?
Thanks.
Written April 10, 2024
Buongiorno, è per caso possibile sapere se a gennaio il castello sarà visitabile?
Grazie
Written December 29, 2020
Si, il castello è aperto alle visite in gennaio, ma per gli orari è meglio consultare il sito del comune di langhirano
Written January 8, 2021
Salve, sapete se il castello è aperto in questo periodo?
Written March 5, 2020
Teoricamente dovrebbe essere aperto o forse solo regolato l'afflusso, conviene telefonare comunque.
Written March 8, 2020
wat zijn de openingstijden in juli? Dat is mij namelijk niet helemaal duidelijk
Written July 21, 2019
In July and August tha castle will be open from Monday to Saturday 10.00 to 16.00 (last admittance: 15.30). Sundays: closed.
Written July 22, 2019
In che periodo dell'anno è aperto e se possono entrare cani di piccola taglia grazie
Written September 20, 2018
serena
Malgrate, Italy
1 contribution
Per gli orari e i periodi ti consiglio di controllare sul internet.
Per quanto riguarda i cani, purtroppo non possono entrare neanche quelli di piccola taglia (il mio è di 10 kg e non è potuto entrare).
Written September 21, 2018
lollidondi
Modena, Italy
E' aperto il giorno di ferragosto? anche i due musei :del prosciutto e del risorgimento?
Written August 13, 2018
Buongiorno.. È possibile visitarlo con un passeggino?
Written July 1, 2018
E' visitabile come tutti i castelli medioevali, bisogna tener presente che non ci sono ascensori ma solo scale.
Written July 3, 2018
Buongiorno si può visitare il castello al sabato sera ?
Written April 28, 2018
Buonasera! Esistono dei percorsi pedonali o sentieri per raggiungere il castello a piedi?
Written June 4, 2017
Si arriva molto facilmente in auto , ma volendo fare un percorso a piedi alternativo in una ora circa
è possibile partire dal CASTELLO DI FELINO e percorrere la stada ghiaiata
che ti porta al castello di TORRECHIARA attarverso le colline e poi ritornare al punto di partenza .
Percorso molto facile e rilassante .
Written June 5, 2017
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