Torrechiara Castle
A 15th-century castle in prosciutto country, built by Pier Maria Rossi for his beloved Bianca Pellegrini. The Golden Room is frescoed with their love story, and the film «Ladyhawke» was shot here.
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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 San Polo d'Enza station, 12 km away. Alternatively: Collecchio station, 12.2 km away. From the station you need a bus, a taxi or a car.
- By air. The nearest airport is Parma Airport (PMF), about 18 km away; with more flights, Bologna Airport (BLQ) is about 81 km away.
- Parking. There are 10 signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 100 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 June 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 98 mm), the driest July.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 2 to 9 °C | 9° 2° | 50 |
| Feb | from 3 to 11 °C | 11° 3° | 65 |
| Mar | from 5 to 14 °C | 14° 5° | 54 |
| Apr | from 8 to 18 °C | 18° 8° | 50 |
| May | from 12 to 22 °C | 22° 12° | 98 |
| Jun | from 17 to 28 °C | 28° 17° | 54 |
| Jul | from 20 to 32 °C | 32° 20° | 36 |
| Aug | from 20 to 32 °C | 32° 20° | 46 |
| Sep | from 16 to 26 °C | 26° 16° | 57 |
| Oct | from 11 to 21 °C | 21° 11° | 91 |
| Nov | from 6 to 14 °C | 14° 6° | 94 |
| Dec | from 4 to 10 °C | 10° 4° | 68 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 224 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
- ★ Canossa CastleHistory and art · 17 km as the crow flies
- ParmaTown · 17 km as the crow flies
- Fontanellato and the LabyrinthHistory and art · 26 km as the crow flies
- ★ Pietra di BismantovaNature · 28 km as the crow flies
- BrescelloTown · 33 km as the crow flies
- Castell'ArquatoTown · 39 km as the crow flies
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