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Fontanellato, Italy

cover photo by Ciriaco Capobianco

Location added by MarcelloIotti

The information about this location have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator.

Rank : 9.3 (average on 4 votes)

Coordinates : 44.882704, 10.172436 (Open in Google Maps)

Subjects : Rocca Sanvitale, historic village, Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of the Rosary. Labyrinth of the Masone (a few km from the village). The labyrinth of the Masone is a labyrinth built by Franco Maria Ricci with a pyramidal building inside. It is the largest existing maze, composed entirely of bamboo plants (in total there are about 200 thousand), tall between 30 cm and 15 meters, belonging to twenty different species. A path in which to get forward and get lost, to fantasize and reflect.

Recommended equipment : Wide angle for the square and historic village, handyman for the rest. If you have a good wide-angle lens, the Rocca Sanvitale offers excellent interiors.

Best months : All the year. Although the best time is certainly spring. Consult the website of the municipality to find out if there are street markets in the square, because there are often and could ruin the photographic output as they are placed all around the Rocca Sanvitale. In summer there are several events including the Fontaincanto, street artists' event.

How to get there : A1 motorway exit Fidenza-Salsomaggiore, the town is 7km from the exit. Fontanellato has no railway line.

Visits : The visits to the Rocca Sanvitale have these timesFrom April to OctoberFrom Monday to Saturday 9.30-11.45 * and 15.00-17.45 * (visits 10.30-11.45-15.30-16.45-17.45 *) Sundays and holidays 9.30-11.45 * and 14.30-17.45 * From November to March From Tuesday to Saturday 10 / 11.45 (*) and 15 / 16.45 (*) (visits 10.30-11.45-15.30-16.45) Sundays and holidays 9.30 / 11.45 (*) and 14.30 / 16.45 (*) (*) last visitGuided tours. Reservations required for groups.

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Sunrise: 06:50, Sunset: 18:11

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🌕 Full Moon, Brightness: 99%

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