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Castello di Bargone

  • Comune di Salsomaggiore
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    43039 Salsomaggiore Terme
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The Castle of Bargone
Built before the year 1000, it belonged to the bishop of Parma and during XII century it passed to the Pallavicino Signoria, Ghibellines. In 1374 it was the centre of the conspiracy of Francesco and Nicolò Pallavicino, lords of Scipione and Tabiano, against their uncle Giacomo, lord of Bargone.
In 1600 it passed to the Farnese family. The parish church was rebuilt during XVII century.
"Castello di Bargone" info card
How to reachBargone is about 5 km from Salsomaggiore Terme and about 3 km from Tabiano.
How to reach Bargone from Salsomaggiore Terme: from viale Marconi, direction Tabiano futher on till Poggetto, then follow road indications.
No bus service is available.
Analytic textBargone was one of the best prepared strongholds of the Pallavicino's, the restless ancient family who governed the people of the area until XV century, through violence and abuse of power. The artist, Gerolamo Magnani of Fidenza decorated the internal designs of the castle. The painter received praises also for the decorations of Teatro Regio of Parma and Teatro Magnani of Fidenza.

The Castle of Tabiano is a private property, visitors are not admitted.
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created: 09/04/1999
modified: 31/03/2009