This route takes in history, culture and paths of immense beauty, perfect for a relaxing day in the beauty of Emilia. Starting from Piacenza, from Verza, head to the Park at Trebbia to reach the Castle at Rivalta which offers guided tours. Leave your camper in the car-park next door, even if it does not offer camper services.
The castles at Rivalta and Agazzano
The park and the house are enchanting, and you can also see the prisons and the cellars, and the Museum of Military Uniforms. After a pleasant morninng discovering history and traditions of the past, many people decide to visit the local shop to buy our typical products before heading back out on the road. Now we head along Val Luretta, reaching the Castle at Agazzano. The visit starts from the Rock (built in 1200 as a defensive bulwark), crosses the Castle in the old town (and restructured at the end of the 18th century), and ends in the French-style gardens, with its mythological statues and rare plants. Visits are always guided, available from 17 March to 18 November.
@Ducal Castle, Castle at Rivalta
We continued along the Tidone Valley, first Pianello, where you can park your camper at, Nibbiano, and stop at Stradella: this part of the route is dedicated to the green Piacentine valleys allowing us to explore an area noted for its high production of a special DOC wine: Gutturnio. The area, rich in rivers and and trees, is perfect for relaxation and peace and quiet, far from the chaos of the city. There
