Walking into the past: Castel'Arquato

Walking into the past: Castel'Arquato

By lemming | Miscellanea | 2 Nov 2024


Castel'Arquato is a small and very ancient town on a hill in the province of Piacenza (Emilia-Romagna Region).

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Having a visit to the old town is like flying back in the past.

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It is a well-known tourist destination, especially during weekends, but ...

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it could be tiring to walk uphill, especially in summer when it is very hot.

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It could be better to stop in the shadow and look up the roof or the walls.

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You need to proceed slowly to climb further.

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When you get to the top you need to take some time to see everything (or almost) ...

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... ancient building ...

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... panoramic views ...

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... perhaps dragons.

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Walking downhill is simpler, but you need to pay more attention. You could fall.

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I am not sure that this is very old, but it is the right style.

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Images taken by my phone on a very boiling summer day.

 

 

 

 

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