Fontanellato and “Rocca San Vitale”
July 5th, 2007 by admin
The surroundings of Parma are full of old castles that makes a perfect spot for a holiday and are a reminder of a glorious past. One of the most famous ones is the “Rocca dei Sanvitale” in the town of Fontanellato.
Located in the “pianura padana” between the two rivers Taro and Stirone, the town of Fontanellato has old origins, but it has the period of maximum splendor under the reign of “Sanvitale” family in the beginning of 1400.
The towncenter has still clear medieval architectures and it’s well mantained. It is dominated by the “Rocca” (Citadel), built in the beginning of 1400, it has became during the years the town’s symbol. The citadel is in perfect conditions, it has a large moat around it, and on the inside it has precious furniture and artwork of the “Parmigianino”, a very talented painter of the first half of 1500.
An appointment not to miss, for the antiquarians, is the traditional market with over 300 exhibitors that takes places every 3rd sunday of each month in the square around the Rocca Sanvitale.
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