It is possible to climb to the top of the main tower (42 meters high) and see the whole village from above

a bit of history:

Built by Luchino Visconti between 1342 and 1349, the fortress passed to the Scotti family in 1404, then to Filippo Visconti. In 1466 it became part of the heritage of the Sforza family who held it until 1707, the year in which it was incorporated into the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza.

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May 7, 2024

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The Rocca Viscontea is the main attraction of the whole village. This imposing fortress is clearly visible from the surrounding hills, as it remains in the highest part of the town. Built by Luchino Visconti between 1342 and 1349, the fortress passed to the Scotti family in 1404, then to Filippo Visconti. In 1466 it became part of the heritage of the Sforza family who held it until 1707, the year in which it was incorporated into the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza.

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February 11, 2025

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Elevation 210 m

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Location: Castell'Arquato, Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

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