11 Nov Sala Baganza fortress
The Sala Baganza Fortress, located in the foothills of the Apennines, near the Baganza river, played an important role in the defensive system of castles.
The rooms of the Fortress, which recently underwent extensive restoration work, display precious 16th-century frescoes and decorations by Orazio Samacchini, Bernardino Campi and Cesare Baglione.
Visitors can enjoy the permanent exhibition of sculptures by Jucci Ugolotti hosted in the 16th-century rooms.
The Wine Museum has been set up in the fascinating cellars and in the former ice house of the Fortress: an exhibition and a sensorial experience dedicated to the wines of Parma, and to their history and culture.
Admission charge and separate ticket to visit the museum.
HISTORY
The Fortress of Sala Baganza belonged to the Sanvitale family from 1258 to 1612, and then passed to the Farneses and later to the Bourbons.
Today the Fortress has the appearance of a long parallelepiped bounded at either end by two towers.
2018 News:
The monumental entrance to the Sanvitale Fortress of Sala Baganza and two of its more precious rooms, Sala d’Ercole and Cappella Palatina, have recently been reopened to the public after being closed for nine years due to the damage sustained in the 2008 earthquake.
16th-century rooms, Oratorio dell’Assunta, Sala d’Ercole and Cappella Palatina
Due to the damage caused by the earthquake of 23 December 2008, the Farnese apartments are not open to the public.
Visitors can enjoy the permanent exhibition of sculptures by Jucci Ugolotti, “Sacroprofano”, hosted in the 16th-century rooms.
