Castello di Gropparello

#1904 among destinations in Italy

Forts and castles

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

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

3.5 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.
3.3 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.
5.6 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.
5.7 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...
5.2 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.

Castello di Gropparello

Facts and practical information

Castello di Gropparello plan & book

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

Veleia, Lugagnano Val d'Arda

Montechino Castle

Castello di Riva

Carpaneto Piacentino

Vernasca