Italy Torrechiara Castle

Torrechiara Castle is a 15th-century castle near Langhirano, in the province of Parma, northern Italy. It sits atop a terraced hill south of the city of Parma, in a strategic position overlooking the Parma River in the valley below.

The interior features numerous rooms decorated with fantastic, grotesque, or naturalistic elements. There is a charge at the entrance to enter the Castle, but well worth it!

Classic viewpoint of the Torrechiara Castle.

The above shots were taken handheld. Go during the week days to avoid larger crowds. Look for angles and unique light/shadow play. The architecture is amazing and well taken care of.

Easy to get there, just a bit of walking thru' the fields.