Castle of Guardasone

Castle of Guardasone is a stone fortress in Traversetolo featuring a rectangular tower divided into four main levels with original medieval walls still visible. The structure sits on a slope where defensive walls follow the natural terrain, preserving the layout from its earliest period.

The fortress was built in the 10th century to guard and control the ford crossing the Enza stream. Its first documented mention as curte Guardasonis appears in March 1165.

The name derives from the concept of guarding, reflecting its role as a strategic watch post in the medieval landscape. Visitors can sense today how this location served as a key control point for the surrounding region.

The fortress is located at Strada Ariana 55 in Guardasone and is not openly accessible as it remains privately owned by the Rondani family. Visitors can view the structure from outside and explore the surroundings to appreciate the medieval architecture from different vantage points.

Nearby stands a ruined watchtower called Guardiola that once served as a strategic observation point positioned above the main complex. This separate tower reveals how extensive the medieval defense system was in the region.