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The Top 20 Castles in Parma

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20

beautiful castles to choose from in Parma. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: October 24, 2025

Busseto

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Busseto is an Italian municipality located in the province of Parma, in Emilia-Romagna, with a population of 6,790 inhabitants. Ancient capital of the Pallavicino State, Busseto is famous for being …

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Palazzo della Pilotta

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The palace dates from the 16th century. From the outside a huge complex, but inside with its museums and the sensational Teatro Farnese it is simply brilliant.

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Torrechiara Castle

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for info this is the Facebook page: facebook.com/CastelloDiTorrechiara

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Rocca Sanvitale di Fontanellato

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The Rocca Sanvitale of Fontanellato stands enchantingly in the center of the village, surrounded by a wide moat filled with water: it contains one of the masterpieces of Italian mannerism, …

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Felino Castle

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This beautiful private castle above Felino is occasionally open for guided tours and tours in the Salami Museum. The internal cloister is often sunny.

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Castello di Varano de' Melegari

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The Pallavicino Castle of Varano De' Melegari stands on a sandstone rock, in a strategic position for the control of the Ceno valley, and represents an exceptional example of medieval …

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Tabiano Castle

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Built by the Pallavicino family to control the Via Emilia, the Via Francigena and the precious salt of Salsomaggiore and Tabiano, this castle is now open to the public for guided tours or events.

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Rocca Sanvitale

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Beautiful castle in the center of Sala Baganza, with a beautiful garden and Wine Museum. A must for those who pass by Sala Baganza to go, for example, to the …

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Pallavicino Castle of Varano de' Melegari

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Pallavicino Castle, also known as Varano castle, is a fortress that rises in the town of Varano de' Melegari in the province of Parma. To be seen

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Montechiarugolo Castle

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Very well kept castle, it is the first one you come across coming from Reggio

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The Top 20 Castles in Parma

Busseto

Palazzo della Pilotta

Torrechiara Castle

Rocca Sanvitale di Fontanellato

Felino Castle

Castello di Varano de' Melegari

Tabiano Castle

Rocca Sanvitale

Pallavicino Castle of Varano de' Melegari

Montechiarugolo Castle

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