Torrechiara Castle
Castello di Torrechiara
A 15th-century castle on a hilltop, whose Golden Room frescoes tell a love story, overlooking vineyards and the land of ham
Built in the mid-15th century by the nobleman Pier Maria Rossi for his lover Bianca Pellegrini, the castle sits on a vine-covered hill. Its four corner towers and battlements make it very photogenic, and it appeared in the film *Legend of the Eagle and the Wolf*. The most famous feature is the Golden Room, where frescoes on the walls and ceiling depict the couple's romance and the Rossi family's domains. Entry is about 6 euros, and it is closed on Mondays. About 18 km from Parma, it is often visited together with the Langhirano ham area.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun approx. 08:30–19:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Langhirano Prosciutto Valley
- Strada Farini
- Piazza Garibaldi
- Toscanini's Birthplace
- Santa Maria della Steccata
- Teatro Regio di Parma
- Parco Ducale
- Museo Glauco Lombardi