Badia di Torrechiara

Badia di Torrechiara is a monastery and church complex near Langhirano that blends Romanesque and Renaissance styles in its stonework and overall design. The buildings surround a central courtyard with a four-sided cloister walk featuring arches and columns that organize the religious space.

The monastery was founded in 1471 by Count Pier Maria II de' Rossi working with the Benedictine Congregation of Saint Justina of Padua. This establishment grew from the religious expansion of the era and its position near Torrechiara Castle.

The abbey honors Our Lady of the Snows through its decoration and daily use, with frescoed rooms from the 1600s that show how monks arranged their spiritual life. Walking through these spaces, you sense the religious devotion that shaped the place over centuries.

The complex sits at Strada Badia 28 in Torrechiara and offers guided visits by advance arrangement with the staff. Visitors should contact ahead to book a tour and confirm opening conditions for their intended visit.

The monastery perches on a river terrace above the Parma stream, offering views across the rural countryside of the region. From this raised location, visitors see neighboring castles and the green valley below.

Location: Langhirano

Inception: 1471

Founders: Pier Maria II de' Rossi

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture, Renaissance architecture

Address: via della Badia 28 ‒ Torrechiara ‒ Langhirano (PR)

GPS coordinates: 44.65776,10.28954

Latest update: December 12, 2025 08:00