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Fontanellato: a castle and a labyrinth in Parma countryside

3 Reviews 4.67 out of 5 stars Based on 3 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Parma, Italy

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7 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

Two architectural wonders lie in the middle of Parma countryside, a few kilometers distant from each other.
The first is Rocca Sanvitale, a fortress standing in the middle of the village of Fontanellato, gradually become a pleasure residence for the ancient family who has owned it for more than six centuries.
The latter is the largest labyrinth in the world, dreamed and constructed by Franco Maria Ricci, a publisher and philanthropist whose astonishing art collection is kept in a gallery, at ht heart of the labyrinth itself.
A whole day, to find your own path through beauty.

What's Included

  • Entrance ticket and private tour of Rocca Sanvitale
  • Entrance ticket and private tour of the Labyrinth and the inner art collection
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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Meeting point

Piazza Giacomo Matteotti
43012 Fontanellato PR, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Strada Masone
43012 Fontanellato PR, Italy

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What To Expect

Rocca Sanvitale di Fontanellato

The massive palace, surrounded by a moat, stands in the centre of the village of Fontanellato, about 30 km away from Parma. It has been the residence of Sanvitale family for more than six centuries, until the half of the 20th century. The interiors features precious frescoes by the Mannerist painter Francesco Mazzole, known as Parmigianino, while one of the corner towers was turned into an optical chamber at the end of the 19th century.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Labirinto Della Masone

The guests will have the chance of an exclusive visit to the largest labyrinth in the world, entirely made of more than 200.000 bamboo plants; after this, a private guide will lead them through the amazing art collection of the labyrinth creator, the well-known publisher and philanthropist Franco Maria Ricci, who gatherer it together through his entire life.
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: Entrance ticket and private tour of Rocca Sanvitale.Entrance ticket and private tour of the Labyrinth and the inner art collection. The following is NOT included: Breakfast.Lunch.Gratuities. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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  • Entrance ticket and private tour of Rocca Sanvitale
  • Entrance ticket and private tour of the Labyrinth and the inner art collection
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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