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Montecuccolo Castle

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Montecuccolo Castle

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Location: Pavullo Nel Frignano, Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

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1. Medieval castle trail from Pavullo to Pieve di Renno (via CAI 518)

18.7km

05:47

690m

Medieval castle trail through Emilia-Romagna hills connecting historic villages and ancient chapels.

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2. Castello di Montecuccolo Trail (via Route 526)

8.62km

02:30

220m

Medieval castle hike featuring the world's highest balsamic vinegar cellar and stunning sunset views.

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3. Forest trail to Montecuccolo Castle (via CAI 518)

11.9km

03:39

420m

Forest trail connecting medieval villages, a fairy-tale chapel, and a hilltop castle with the world's highest balsamic vinegar cellar.

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Bryan | Exploro Ergo Sum

June 19, 2023

Montecuccolo Castle is a wonderful and majestic well-preserved castle that is worth visiting.
Its history begins at the time of Matilda of Canossa, when a family of her vassals obtained the investiture of the fiefdom in 1116 from Emperor Henry V and built a tower and a first palace on this hill at the beginning of the 12th century. After a long struggle with other local feudal lords, the Montecuccoli, who emerged victorious, expanded the fortress which took on its current appearance between the 15th and 17th centuries, with the addition of the new palace, the square tower and the podesteria.
The castle offers a beautiful view of the sunset from its terrace located in the rear entrance, where the restaurant is also located.
A curious fact about the castle is that it houses the highest balsamic vinegar cell in the world, at an altitude of 873 metres.

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Katia

July 25, 2022

The tower of the Montecuccoli castle

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Elevation 900 m

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Location: Pavullo Nel Frignano, Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

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Montecuccolo Castle

1. Medieval castle trail from Pavullo to Pieve di Renno (via CAI 518)

2. Castello di Montecuccolo Trail (via Route 526)

3. Forest trail to Montecuccolo Castle (via CAI 518)

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