Verdi's Birthplace (Roncole Verdi)
Casa natale di Giuseppe Verdi
The rural inn cottage where Verdi was born in 1813, with multimedia displays telling of his childhood and rise to fame
Composer Giuseppe Verdi was born in 1813 in this inn and grocery shop in the village of Roncole, on the outskirts of Busseto. His father ran the inn. The house keeps simple rooms and a hearth, and multimedia projections tell the story of Verdi's childhood and musical path. Across the way, the Church of San Michele houses the organ he played as a boy. Entry is about 6 to 9 euros, and it is often sold as a combined ticket with Busseto. About 5 km from Busseto.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun approx. 09:30–13:00, 14:30–18:00
Nearby sights
- Busseto & Teatro Verdi
- Parmigiano Reggiano Dairy & Museum
- Rocca Meli Lupi (Soragna)
- Antica Corte Pallavicina
- Fidenza Cathedral
- Rocca Sanvitale (Fontanellato)
- Labirinto della Masone
- Salsomaggiore Terme & Terme Berzieri