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The Tower and the Church of Bobbiano

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The Tower and the Church of Bobbiano

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The Tower and the Church of Bobbiano

Name: The Tower and the Church of Bobbiano
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Location: Travo, Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

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1. Central Square of Travo – Piazza Paolo, Rivergaro loop from Rivergaro

41.8km

02:54

750m

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2. Castello di Statto – Monticello loop from Travo

36.9km

02:37

710m

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3. Castello di Rivalta – Castello di Statto loop from Rivalta Trebbia

37.5km

02:24

480m

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October 6, 2024

The Bobbiano tower, whose foundation date is unknown, was mentioned for the first time in a document dating back to 1037 which testifies that Teodosio purchased from Isembrando, canon of the parish of San Faustino di Tuna, for a sum of 3,000 lire, several farms and fortified buildings located in the Piacenza area including the Bobbiano castle with the tower and the adjacent church of San Michele.
On 29 September 1164 the Marquis Obizzo Malaspina obtained the concession of Bobbiano from the emperor Frederick Barbarossa. In 1255 the castle was partially razed to the ground by the troops in the service of Oberto II Pallavicino; later the building became part of the properties of the Anguissola family. In 1311 Rolando II Scotti took possession of Bobbiano, however shortly afterwards the Anguissola family managed to regain possession of the area thanks to the action of the mayor of Piacenza Riccardino Langosco.
During the early years of the 16th century, the tower was used as a hideout by the gang led by the brigand Bertoletto.
In 1546 the Duke of Parma and Piacenza granted Ettore Maria Anguissola half of the castle of Bobbiano, together with the nearby fortresses of Vei and Travo and the lands and homes located there, in exchange for the performance of an oath of loyalty.
Until the mid-2010s the building, which had become private property, was in poor condition and partially abandoned.
In 2017, restoration work began to make the building safe, and was completed in 2021.

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Location: Travo, Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

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The Tower and the Church of Bobbiano

1. Central Square of Travo – Piazza Paolo, Rivergaro loop from Rivergaro

2. Castello di Statto – Monticello loop from Travo

3. Castello di Rivalta – Castello di Statto loop from Rivalta Trebbia

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