Valentine’s Day at the Castle of Gropparello (PC), Saturday 11 February 2023 at 11:30, 15:30 and 19:30, Sunday 12 February at 11:30, 15:30 and Tuesday 14 February at 11:30, 15:30 and 19:30.
Nothing is more romantic than a castle: so the guided tour of this period touches right at the heart of this topic. The history of the castle will be addressed with a particular focus on love: from the language of courtship to fidelity and will be conducted by one of the castellans. We will talk about great loves, such as the one between Rosania Fulgosio and Lancelot Anguissola. The ancient walls have always shielded loves.
The ticket includes: historical guided tour of the castle, including walkways that enter the highest part of the Vezzeno Gorges. You can visit the noble rooms, the keep with the terrace at the level of the battlements, the ancient kitchens and the ancient games room where part of the collection of musical instruments is also a guest. Information and reservations required for day and night visits: info@castellidelducato.it
Valentine’s Day in sneakers and hiking poles. At the Castle of Gropparello (PC), Winter Tour to the Vezzeno Gorges around the manor with the possibility of lunch at the Medieval Tavern of the stronghold, Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 February 2023, at 10 am and in subsequent shifts. On the Piacenza Apennines, on the traces of the ancient patrol walkways. And in the afternoon visit the manor with a guided tour of the halls of the stronghold. The right shoes are the must have to face the wonderful excursion to the Vezzeno Gorges in the large park of the Castle of Gropparello, in the Castelli del Ducato circuit, in search of a spontaneous vegetation of great botanical interest that in winter immerses you almost in a Nordic saga. The guided itinerary to the Gorges of Vezzeno, named after the watercourse that crosses the ophiolitic rocks and intensely marks the landscape, begins right at the entrance of the Castle of Gropparello, which becomes the starting point of a nature trail along the ancient patrol paths, which from the fortified fortress of the castle lead to the bottom of the cliff, where the Vezzeno stream flows. How you dress: it is important to dress appropriately for the season, always bring a hat and a raincoat for safety. Although the route has a low degree of difficulty, we recommend mountain boots, or non-smooth gym shoes, comfortable clothes suitable for an excursion, binoculars, and possibly a compass and camera. The tour of the Vezzeno Gorges lasts about an hour and a half. The tour and the tastings comply with the health regulations on protection and safety, to avoid the contagion of the Covid-19 virus. The walk is not suitable for people with limited mobility. Cost information and reservations required: info@castellidelducato.it
