Castle of Paderna

The austere profile, the solid walls and a moat that is still overflowing with water transport the visitor back in time. The castle was already documented at the beginning of the 9th century, and in 1453 it was acquired by the Marazzani family of Rimini, ancestors of the present-day owners, the noble Pettorelli family. In the 1400s, it took on its current form, that of an elegant small fortress, with a large courtyard for agricultural purposes. The Church of Santa Maria was also preserved, an ancient place of worship built on a Greek cross plan with pillars of even older origin, a testimony to the original ‘castrum’. Transformed into a stately home, it is now an important biological agricultural company, "orto-giardino",  educational farm and the venue for important events connected to the cultivation of natural produce.

LOCALITY: Municipality of Pontenure, 13 km from Piacenza

OPENING PERIOD:  from 4 April to 26 October

OPENING HOURS: from 4 April to 26 October: Saturday and Sunday 10am and 11.00 noon
Closed from 1 to 31 August. Open by reservation on all other days. Admission by payment. Guided visits. Available for ceremonies and conventions. Educational farm open upon reservation for schoolchildren and groups.

PRICE TICKETS: guided visits.
Adults: Euro 6,00
Childrens until 10 years: Euro 5,00
Groups (min. 20 persons): Euro 5,00
Schools (over 20 persons): Euro 5,00

CONCESSIONS: reduced price for the possessors of “Card del Ducato” Euro 5,00; members F.A.I. Euro 5,00.

PATH OF VISIT: organic farm, entrance tower, small rural museum, tower in the water, Church of Santa Maria, park.

SERVICES: book-shoop

PICTURES AND TEXTS WITH KIND COOPERATION OF ASSOCIATION OF CASTLES OF THE DUCHY OF PARMA AND PIACENZA

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