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The Four Hills |
The castle of Bianello - Inside view |
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One of the most
impressive villages of the region, dominated by the mysterious
profile of the mountains, Quattro Castella, ownes its name to
some four ancient castles that used to protect these people
from the ennemies coming from the plain: even if three of them
are reduced to ruins, the fourth, Bianello, is well preserved
and restaured, and famous for hosting the emperor Henry IV before
its important meeting with the Pope in Canossa in 1077. The
panoramic view, from here, is sublime, and even more fascinating
in winter when the first Alps can be perceived through the mist.
Visits are recommended to the church of S. Antonino (in the
village), the parish of the Madonna della Battaglia, and to
the charming naturalistic oasis of Bianello just under the castle,
or to the parc of Roncolo, with a sweet, Tuscany-like, perspective.
Don't miss the Matildic procession, one of the most famous historical
occasions, accompanied by other inviting events.
Municipality of Quattro Castella
Piazza Dante, 1 - 42020 Quattro Castella (Re)
Tel. +39 0522 249301 - fax +39 0522 249298
Information
e-mail: sport.turismo@comune.quattro-castella.re.it
web: www.comune.quattro-castella.re.it
Tourist information
Tel. +39 059 896556
IAT Canossa - Loc. Ciano d'Enza, via Val d'Enza Nord 167
Tel. +39 0522 872225 - fax +39 0522 872225
e-mail: iat.terrematildiche@libero.it
web: www.matildedicanossa.it
- www.
castellireggiani.it
Opening times: every weekday from 9 am to 1 pm and from 2 pm
to 6 pm. Sundays and holidays from 9.30 am to 1 pm and from
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