THE MONTECCHIO FORTRESS. The Hotel has all the comforts having been restructured recently. Although situated in a central position, only a few metres from the main square, it is very quiet and relaxing with a friendly and familiar atmosphere. There is also a large external parking place. have bathroom, telephone and colour TV. There is the possibility to have breakfast at the hotel bar situated at the entrance and to have conventions for meals at the near restaurants. The hotel is close to the centre of Montecchio Emilia wich is a very characteristic and historical village of the Reggio Appennines. The structure can also accomodate tourist or business organization groups. Available in all rooms:

All rooms with private bathroom, air conditioning, minibar, direct phone, tv, Sky vision, hair drier, bar, inner garage, room service, safe, internet point. Credit cards are welcome. For informations about price list mail to or call the number 0039 0522 864693. Click photos to enlarge. DOUBLE ROOM SINGLE USE

HISTORICAL OUTLINE The Montecchio Emilia fortress stands, on the right bank of the river Enza about halfway between Parma and Reggio Emilia. It overlooks the ancient city centre and it is undoubtedly one of the most outstnding fortfied castles belonging to the Age of Matilde di Canossa, in this area. The exact period when the fortress was founded is still uncertain but, for sure, it already existed in 1114 as mentioned in a 1259 Decree called Castrum Vetus. The oldest part of it probably already existed in the 10th Century A.C. The fortress was the object of fierce quarrels between the Bishops and the Parma Government in the 13th Century. After the period, the Cicedomini, The Visconti and the Este families owned it in turns. In 1426, Montecchio Emilia fell under the dominition of the Estense family and, thanks to its strategic situation it became a Marquisate in 1562. Montecchio Emilia was under the Estense until the unity of Italy. THE ITINERARY OF THE VISIT Recent archeological excavations in teh dungeon, have brought to light the original foundation of the castle and a wide Carolingian burial ground. So far 28 tombs have been explored; they are arranged in a ritual east-west direction. This burial ground was used for at least two/three centuries. The visit to the dungeon ends with a calcara, the lime-kiln, which was in use in the 10th and 11th Century, and the traces of the ancient foundations of the S.Ambrogio chapel. Going upstairs from the dungeon, there is the bridge tower, where the Army Corps were and the original main entrance to the fortress where the draw bridge was. Going up the 16th Century spiral staircase leading to the first floor, called the noble floor we can see the library with its. 17th Century chapel. Inside the donjon there is a fascinating 14th Century fresco representing a Virgin with Child and Saints. The painting denotes that was a prestigious dwelling place and shows an exquisite chromatic and stylistic workmanship. It was presumably done by a skilled master, in gothic style and the Giotto influence is clear.

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 Breakfast may be served in the room
 Credit cards accepted
 Currency exchange service
 Facsimile services
 Garage places
 Hairdryer
 Access to internet
 Licensed bar
 Around-the-clock recetpion
 Parking lot
 Quiet surroundings
 Safe deposit box
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 Phones in rooms
 TV sets in rooms