Corte delle Piacentine, Neoclassical courtyard in Roncole Verdi, Italy
Corte delle Piacentine is a neoclassical building complex near Busetto featuring three connected courtyards surrounded by agricultural structures. The central rectangular courtyard has terracotta flooring and is framed on three sides by porticos with brick pillars and Doric columns.
Prince Giovanni Vidoni de Soresina commissioned architect Luigi Voghera in 1820 to design this agricultural complex in the new neoclassical style. The north wing stables preserve stone capitals from the 15th century that came from the demolished Servites convent of Soragna.
The courtyard served as the main filming location for Bernardo Bertolucci's 1975 film Novecento, shaping how people understood this rural region through cinema. Visitors can walk through the same spaces where memorable scenes of Italian film history were shot.
The property now operates as an active agricultural business and agritourism accommodation, so visitors should wear appropriate footwear and be prepared for uneven surfaces. It is best to explore the courtyard during quieter morning hours to avoid disrupting farm operations.
The complex now functions as agritourism lodging with rooms named after characters from the film Novecento. This naming directly connects the site's cinematic history to the experience of guests who stay there today.
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