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 …
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.
The Castle, renovated in the eighteenth century with the elimination of the fortified structures, is a magnificent residential complex. The project is attributed to the architect Luigi Vanvitelli, the same …