Countryside Castello Di Luzzano

Description Castello Di Luzzano

The castello di luzzano is situated in one of most beautiful spots of the area. It sits astride a hilltop at 270 m straddling the border between the regions of emilia-romagna and lombardia, with views over the hills of oltrepo pavese to one side and the colli piacentini to the other, and enjoys soils that support a large array of grape varieties and vield superb wines. The hamlet that forms the estate has, apart from the castle, a beautiful church, built in the neo-classical style, traditional workers cottages and the old custom house which, recently, has been turned as a inn with sleeping rooms and a stylish restaurant serving local food with the great luzzano's wines. In these ancient surroundings, with its 18th century cottages fully renovated, visitors can stay in small, delightfully furnished apartments, which they may use as a base for exploring the area, seeped in history and beauty.

Surroundings (Rovescala)

The val tidone is in the weste part of the province of piacenza; castel san giovanni (8 km from luzzano) is the chief town, has the san rocco church and the parish church of s. Giovanni battista which show harmonious architectures. Borgonovo 6 km from luzzano (114 meters a. s. l. ) has an impressive fortress? Rocca? And one valuable collegiate. Inside the rocca a tourist office opens from monday to friday 9. 30-13. 30; saturday and sunday 10. 00-17. 00. Pianello 12 km from luzzano (192 meters a. s. l. ) summer holiday place, owns the castle belonging to the family dal verme and a precious parish; in the vault of the? Rocca? An archeological museum keeps finds of prehistoric and roman ages. Visits on sunday from 10 to 12. 30. Rocca d' Olgisio, being far 6 km from pianello is an ancient castle among the oldest and most picturesque monuments of the province. From april to october opens on sunday from 10 to 12. 30. nr nr n