The trip starts from Vigoleno in "d'Arda" valley, a very nice and picturesque town surrounded by ancient walls and a castle.
The medieval castles around Piacenza
Day trip to the beautiful medieval towns around Piacenza, with their castles full of history, between green hills and valleys in northen Italy.
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The trip starts from Vigoleno in "d'Arda" valley, a very nice and picturesque town surrounded by ancient walls and a castle.
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The walls outside the castle and the town's main entrance.
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Relaxing hikes between the narrow streets in Vigoleno. |
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Vigoleno's main square, with a fountain and a church.
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The beautiful and very well preserved "San Giorgio" church, built during the XII century. |
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A visit to the small, but very interesting, Vigoleno's museum, actually an armory where old pictures are also stored. |
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From the museum, it is possible to climb on the top of a tower, for a beautiful panoramic view.
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Views onto Vigoleno, from the top of the tower.
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The belltower and the fountain seen from the top of the tower. Further information about Vigoleno can be found HERE. |
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The day continues with a visit to Castell'Arquato where this trail brings in the town's main square. |
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| Castell'Arquato's main square with views onto the cathedral and the fortress. | |
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Walking between the charming town's streets. |
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| Other views onto Castell'Arquato. For additional information about this town, see HERE. |