Emilia-Romagna, Italy · Europe
Roccabianca is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Torricella del Pizzo, 25km from Parma.
Roccabianca is a town located in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. With a population of 1,365, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Roccabianca sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Roccabianca to your route.
The Castello or Castle of Roccabianca, also called Rocca dei Rossi, is a castle built in the town of Roccabianca, province of Parma, Emilia Romagna, northern Italy.
It was built and decorated in 1460 by the lord of San Secondo, Pier Maria II de' Rossi, for his great love Bianca Pellegrini. From the Rossi family, itRead more
passed to the Pallavicino, and later to the Rangoni family. In 1831, the castle was acquired by Maria Luigia of Parma, becoming a direct possession of the Duchy of Parma.
The castle has undergone much despoiling, most prominently a 15th-century cycle of frescoes depicting the Story of Griselda da Saluzzo from the novel of Decameron of Boccaccio, which was detached and taken to Milan. A copy was frescoed in the 20th century. Other rooms contain allegorical frescoes, portraits, and landscapes.
The castle is now used for cultural and private events. It houses the Museum of Distilling.
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Roccabianca is located in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 45.0077 latitude, 10.2182 longitude.
Roccabianca has a population of approximately 1,365 people, making it a town in Italy.
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ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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