Guided Tours of Bianello Castle

In the Footsteps of Matilda of Canossa: an emotional journey back in time through the historic hills of Quattro Castella, to discover the only fortress that has remained intact from the powerful defensive system of Matilda of Canossa.

Bianello Castle is a living place that tells different stories depending on how (and when) you choose to discover it. Thanks to the storytellers of the Gruppo Storico Il Melograno, you can choose from various types of guided tours designed to satisfy curious visitors, history enthusiasts, families, and nature lovers alike.

Castle Visits

Visits to Bianello Castle are conducted with the accompaniment of a guide (independent visits are not allowed).
During the tour, visitors will explore the various rooms of the castle (more than ten), which are still fully furnished, and will have the opportunity to discover the castle’s history over the centuries.

PRICE LIST
Full price: € 7.00
Reduced ticket ages 13-17, residents of the Municipality of Quattro Castella, students up to 25 years old, COOP membership card holders: € 3.00
Children under 12, people with disabilities and one accompanying person: free admission

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Themed Tours of the Castle

These themed visits include the opportunity to enter the castle, which is still fully furnished, and to explore its history in depth-from its earliest records dating back over 1,000 years to the present day.
Through stories and legends, you will experience a 360-degree journey through time.

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Full price: € 10.00
Reduced ticket ages 13-17: € 5.00
Children under 12: free admission

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Visits to the Castle and the Secret Garden

The visit includes the opportunity to enter the castle, which is still fully furnished.
Through stories and legends, you will experience a 360-degree journey through time.
The ticket also includes a guided visit to the Secret Garden.
This part of the garden stands out as an authentic “Secret Garden,” as access is reserved exclusively for guests coming from the private apartment, once the residence of Carlo Bacigalupo.

PRICE LIST
Full price: € 11.00
Reduced ticket ages 13-17, residents of the Municipality of Quattro Castella, students up to 25 years old: € 5.00

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Contacts

Castello di Bianello - Gruppo storico Il Melograno
Via Bianello, 8
42020 Quattro Castella
tel. +39 333 2718737
infosegreteriailmelograno@gmail.com 
Gruppo Storico Il Melograno