Castello di Montecchio Emilia, Medieval castle in Montecchio Emilia, Italy

Castello di Montecchio Emilia is a medieval lowland castle that closes the historic centre of Montecchio Emilia on its west side. It has an irregular quadrilateral plan resulting from repairs made over the centuries. The oldest part, with the clock, dates from the Matildic period, and both towers have roofs and a complete circuit of merlons. Porticoes were built between 1813 and 1823 on the side facing the piazza.

The fortress was built in the 11th century as a strategic military post for the Canossa family. It later came under the control of Parma's governing authorities and the Visconti family before undergoing further changes.

The castle's oldest section, the clock part, dates from the Matildic period, while the irregular quadrilateral plan results from repairs made over the centuries. Both towers are roofed and ringed by a full circuit of merlons. Porticoes built between 1813 and 1823 line the side facing the piazza.

The location is now open to visitors as it functions as the town's public library and cultural center. You can explore different sections at your own pace to see the various architectural features from different eras.

The oldest section, the part with the clock, dates to the Matildic period, and both towers carry a roof and a full circuit of battlements. The irregular four-sided plan results from repairs made over the centuries. Porticoes were added on the square side between 1813 and 1823.