Castello di Scipione dei Marchesi Pallavicino
Castello di Scipione dei Marchesi Pallavicino
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Carola D
Milan, Lombardia, Italy3 contributions
May 2012 • Friends
At Castello di Scipione I found a corner of peace and real fun, the perfect match for my curious, gipsy soul in its turning 30s.
Long-time history meets preserved nature in this secretly-held structure that is slowly being disclosed to the public with a didactic, cultural spirit and hospitality within the structure, which is among the oldest of the 22 affiliated to the local association of castles, and at the same time the one that's being opened lately to the public by a young couple with a very discreet approach.
The castle itself, a jewel of immediate beauty, with influences from the Middle ages, passing
through astonishing frescos, from the architectural details of the wooden ceilings from the 17th
Century, up to the Russian style table setting (including a memorable dedicated didactic tour),
discloses a hidden world: from the beautiful terrace, where you can dream of the overlapping of
past and present, culture and nature, to the very respectful interiors. Passing through ages from one room to another, you just breathe the air of delicate yet decise renovations. The whole concept aims at preserving a building of overlapping history, while offering the chance of discovering Italian beauty in a cosy environment.
It is a good occasion for a romantic getaway, a meditative stay or just a funny moment out of the
ordinary paths. If you stay for a long week-end, you can easily access some of the simplest
pleasures of an enchanting region.
Horseriding in the countryside is strongly suggested in my personal opinion and worth a try to see what still remains of the agricultural tradition, and to fill your eyes with the beautiful countryside views; otherwise, if you need to recover from a stressful week, treat yourself with massages at the beautiful Art Deco Thermae in Salsomaggiore (eclectic influences in an astonishing building whose perfect recovery is almost moving to tears), hopefully after enjoying the decise taste of the local cuisine: almost whenever you stop, tastes still taste here!
Make sure to take you time to savour and to watch: if you are a patient observer, you'll see any kind of animals near the castle, which is a proof that noise and pollution has not reached this enchanting corner yet. If you come alone, or bring your children, lovers or friends with you, you'll feel how reconnecting with the past is often a solution to look at the future in a positive way.
Only minus, the mobile and internet connection is not always easily accessible. But this is not
always too bad: in a 24/24, 7/7 connected world, you might need to have a good excuse to turn your BBs and Iphones off for a while and get back to real life.
Long-time history meets preserved nature in this secretly-held structure that is slowly being disclosed to the public with a didactic, cultural spirit and hospitality within the structure, which is among the oldest of the 22 affiliated to the local association of castles, and at the same time the one that's being opened lately to the public by a young couple with a very discreet approach.
The castle itself, a jewel of immediate beauty, with influences from the Middle ages, passing
through astonishing frescos, from the architectural details of the wooden ceilings from the 17th
Century, up to the Russian style table setting (including a memorable dedicated didactic tour),
discloses a hidden world: from the beautiful terrace, where you can dream of the overlapping of
past and present, culture and nature, to the very respectful interiors. Passing through ages from one room to another, you just breathe the air of delicate yet decise renovations. The whole concept aims at preserving a building of overlapping history, while offering the chance of discovering Italian beauty in a cosy environment.
It is a good occasion for a romantic getaway, a meditative stay or just a funny moment out of the
ordinary paths. If you stay for a long week-end, you can easily access some of the simplest
pleasures of an enchanting region.
Horseriding in the countryside is strongly suggested in my personal opinion and worth a try to see what still remains of the agricultural tradition, and to fill your eyes with the beautiful countryside views; otherwise, if you need to recover from a stressful week, treat yourself with massages at the beautiful Art Deco Thermae in Salsomaggiore (eclectic influences in an astonishing building whose perfect recovery is almost moving to tears), hopefully after enjoying the decise taste of the local cuisine: almost whenever you stop, tastes still taste here!
Make sure to take you time to savour and to watch: if you are a patient observer, you'll see any kind of animals near the castle, which is a proof that noise and pollution has not reached this enchanting corner yet. If you come alone, or bring your children, lovers or friends with you, you'll feel how reconnecting with the past is often a solution to look at the future in a positive way.
Only minus, the mobile and internet connection is not always easily accessible. But this is not
always too bad: in a 24/24, 7/7 connected world, you might need to have a good excuse to turn your BBs and Iphones off for a while and get back to real life.
Written 29 September 2012
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Stephen C
Warwick, England, United Kingdom1 contribution
Jul 2018 • Couples
We had a tour along with an Italian couple who agreed that the guide could conduct the tour in English.
The guide gave amazing detail about the history, construction, family history, the paintings and the architecture.
It definitely had the feeling of a home as well as a castle, which it is of course.
It was a very pleasant educatinoal experience and incredible value.
It is well worth going out of your way to make a visit here.
Well done to the family for opening up their home to visitors in this way.
It's not open eveyday so check their website.
The guide gave amazing detail about the history, construction, family history, the paintings and the architecture.
It definitely had the feeling of a home as well as a castle, which it is of course.
It was a very pleasant educatinoal experience and incredible value.
It is well worth going out of your way to make a visit here.
Well done to the family for opening up their home to visitors in this way.
It's not open eveyday so check their website.
Written 23 July 2018
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Maurizio P
Canton of Geneva, Switzerland35 contributions
Jul 2015 • Family
We visited this wonderful castle which is a real jewel. The owners did all to make our visit unforgetable with a special welcome. The views from the castle are spectacular and I would highly recommend a visit to the place.
Written 2 August 2015
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scipione
Sanibel13 contributions
Aug 2012
Written 19 August 2012
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Syria
Italy283 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Visited on the occasion of a treasure hunt organized for children. First of all, the very good girl who was a Guide and who kept the children at bay during the visit deserves praise. The castle is really beautiful, the exterior well maintained and full of greenery and inside you can visit some rooms that tell the story of the family. Really a beautiful castle that has intrigued young and old. Well done!
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Written 20 August 2024
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Daniela G
4 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We went on 10/28/23 on the occasion of the Halloween evening. Ticket price (22 euros each) too high for a tour of about 30 minutes with too large a group and an excessively hasty guide. In the smallest rooms you couldn't even manage to enter and the guide did not wait for the group to gather before starting to talk. Negative experience that I do not recommend: they were only interested in making money without taking care of the success of the event. Very beautiful castle that you should visit on normal days (cost 10 euros and certainly suitable groups).
Written 1 November 2023
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Gentile ospite,
mi fa piacere che abbia apprezzato il castello e mi dispiace molto ci sia stato nel suo caso un problema con i tempi non rispettati della visita, siamo sempre molto attenti alla qualità degli eventi. Dalla professionalità delle guide a quella dei figuranti professionisti. E’ un tour che facciamo da molti anni per questa ricorrenza di Halloween, la durata della visita è di circa 50/55 mn, ai quali si aggiunge in questa occasione anche il tempo per salire nella torre con le prigioni e per vedere il giardino con le zucche intagliate e il combattimento degli spadaccini. E’ un evento che riscuote da anni molto successo e probabilmente ci deve essere stato un problema nella suddivisione dei vari gruppi che ha portato una delle guide a dovere accelerare la visita. Una delle tante guide era anche stata sostituita all’ultimo momento. Per un tour guidato come quello che organizziamo per le serate di Halloween, con il Castello interamente illuminato con le candele, illuminazioni sugli affreschi e soffitti, numerosi figuranti professionisti e attori, tra cui anche gli spadaccini, con costumi teatrali di grande qualità, zucche intagliate e numerose guide, la tariffa del biglietto non può essere la stessa di una visita normale. Mi rammarica che nonostante un imprevisto che ci deve essere stato non abbia percepito la passione e l’impegno che tutti noi vi mettiamo.
Un cordiale saluto
Written 30 March 2024
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francesco
Italy260 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
The castle is beautiful, very well maintained, both in the external and internal spaces. I was there for Halloween with the children and unfortunately we were not satisfied, they assigned us a guide who exposed a machine, so fast that sometimes it jammed. And it's a real shame because the place was beautiful, and deserved it. A reflection on the staff is needed.
Written 31 October 2023
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FrancescaR1986
Reggio Emilia, Italy350 contributions
Aug 2023
We took part in an evening guided tour with an extraordinary opening of the Castle park to admire the shooting stars of S. Lorenzo.
The structure and location are enviable, the view of the surrounding hills is beautiful. The guided tour was very interesting and we were provided with a very precise historical perspective on this Castle and on the Pallavicino family who historically allowed its preservation and who still stay here today.
The interior spaces are not sumptuous, but they tell a story of family life. It is worth stopping and savoring the Castle and its historic village.
The structure and location are enviable, the view of the surrounding hills is beautiful. The guided tour was very interesting and we were provided with a very precise historical perspective on this Castle and on the Pallavicino family who historically allowed its preservation and who still stay here today.
The interior spaces are not sumptuous, but they tell a story of family life. It is worth stopping and savoring the Castle and its historic village.
Written 11 August 2023
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Ik castello le domeniche di ottobre è aperto?
Written 31 July 2019
Il Castello, come segnalato sul sito del Castello di Scipione sotto Visite Guidate è aperto in ottobre tutti i giovedì con visite guidate alle 15.00 e 17.00, il sabato alle 15.00, 16.00 e 17.00, la domenica alle 10h30 e 11h30 e 15.00, 16.00 e 17.00.
Written 3 October 2019
Buongiorno, il castello é visitabile solo tramite guida? O si può fare un giro anche da soli? Chiedo questo perché non sono sicura di riuscire ad arrivare negli orari delle visite. Grazie, Chiara
Written 26 July 2018
vorrei sapere se nei giorno 6/1 7/1 8/1 si puo'visitare il castello
Written 2 January 2018
Penso che il castello sia chiuso, in inverno aprono solo per eventi particolari, le conviene telefonare o inviare una mail
Written 2 January 2018
Salve vorrei sapere c'è un orario per visitarlo e se si paga un ingresso. Grazie
Written 19 June 2017
ciao!
se non sbaglio la visita avviene al mattino e al pomeriggio.
la visita è guidata. costa 9 euro e dura un'ora circa.
Written 22 June 2017
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