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Castello di Gropparello

#1904 among destinations in Italy

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Castello di Gropparello
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Castello di Gropparello

Facts and practical information

Gropparello Castle is a fortified fortress located in the capital of the municipality of the same name in the province of Piacenza, on a peak of ophiolitic rocks overlooking a gorge at the bottom of which runs the Vezzeno stream.

It is part of the Association of Castles of the Duchy of Parma, Piacenza and Pontremoli circuit.

Coordinates: 44°50'3"N, 9°44'12"E
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Emilia-RomagnaItaly

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Day trips

Castello di Gropparello – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Veleia, Montechino Castle, Castello di Riva, Carpaneto Piacentino.

  • veleia lugagnano val darda3.5 miS
    Town, Historical place, Archaeological site

    Veleia, Lugagnano Val d'Arda

    89 min walk • Veleia, an ancient town of Aemilia, Italy, situated about 15 km south of Placentia. It is mentioned by Pliny among the towns of the eighth region, though the Veleiates were ethnically Ligurians.

  • montechino castle3.3 miSW
    Forts and castles

    Montechino Castle

    85 min walk • Montechino Castle is located in Montechino village, in the municipality of Gropparello, in the Riglio valley, province of Piacenza, Italy. It is situated on the crest of Monte Occhino hill, overlooking the Riglio river.

  • castello di riva5.6 miW
    Forts and castles

    Castello di Riva

    142 min walk • II Riva Castle is a fortified complex located in the district of the same name in the Italian municipality of Ponte dell'Olio, in the province of Piacenza.

  • carpaneto piacentino5.7 miNE
    Locality

    Carpaneto Piacentino

    145 min walk • One of the main attractions in Carpaneto Piacentino is the historic Castello dei Landi, a medieval castle that dates back to the 10th century. Visitors can explore the castle's well-preserved towers, ramparts, and courtyards, and take in panoramic views of the...

  • vernasca5.2 miSE
    Locality

    Vernasca

    133 min walk • Vernasca is a comune in the Province of Piacenza in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 120 kilometres northwest of Bologna and about 30 kilometres southeast of Piacenza.

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