Fontanellato and the Labyrinth
The moated fortress holds a fresco by Parmigianino of the myth of Diana and Actaeon. Just outside town, Franco Maria Ricci's Labirinto della Masone, opened in 2015, is the largest bamboo maze in the world.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Castelguelfo station, 4.7 km away. Alternatively: Fidenza station, 9 km away. From the station you need a bus, a taxi or a car.
- By air. The nearest airport is Parma Airport (PMF), about 11 km away; with more flights, Milan-Linate Airport (LIN) is about 95 km away.
- Parking. There are many signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 50 m away.
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from April to May and from September to October, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. From July to August it is hot: average highs exceed 30 °C. The wettest month is May (about 121 mm), the driest March.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 1 to 9 °C | 9° 1° | 51 |
| Feb | from 3 to 12 °C | 12° 3° | 61 |
| Mar | from 5 to 15 °C | 15° 5° | 48 |
| Apr | from 8 to 19 °C | 19° 8° | 54 |
| May | from 13 to 23 °C | 23° 13° | 121 |
| Jun | from 18 to 30 °C | 30° 18° | 70 |
| Jul | from 21 to 34 °C | 34° 21° | 51 |
| Aug | from 21 to 33 °C | 33° 21° | 54 |
| Sep | from 16 to 28 °C | 28° 16° | 59 |
| Oct | from 12 to 22 °C | 22° 12° | 88 |
| Nov | from 6 to 15 °C | 15° 6° | 82 |
| Dec | from 3 to 10 °C | 10° 3° | 56 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 48 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
Nearby
- ParmaTown · 15 km as the crow flies
- Busseto and Verdi countryHistory and art · 15 km as the crow flies
- Castell'ArquatoTown · 24 km as the crow flies
- Torrechiara CastleHistory and art · 26 km as the crow flies
- BrescelloTown · 27 km as the crow flies
- ★ Canossa CastleHistory and art · 40 km as the crow flies
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