Not everyone knows that there is a place in Italy where time seems to have stopped in the Middle Ages, a beautiful village full of surprises and oddities that fascinate all visitors, both adults and children.

We are talking about the incredible village of Grazzano Visconti, a unicum in the entire history of our Bel Paese, which is located along the Provincial Road of Val Nure, at equal distance from Podenzano and Vigolzone.

Even if castles and crenellated towers appear, this fascinating edge does not date back to the Middle Ages, but is a realistic representation of the Middle Ages created during the last century by will of the noble Visconti family, to make us all experience strong emotions with a return to the past.

Everything was created to relive moments of the Middle Ages by walking through the streets and roads of the village that is located a stone’s throw from the city of Piacenza and is, and remains, truly a jewel to be discovered.

Like every self-respecting medieval castle, that of Grazzano Visconti also has its ghost.

Legend has it that the spirit of Aloisa, who died from the pain caused by her husband’s betrayal, wanders inside the house playing pranks on all those who visit the castle without leaving her a gift.

What to see

If you are a Harry Potter fan, you absolutely must enter the first and only Italian shop dedicated only to the saga of the little wizard, where all the gadgets of the saga and many other surprises await you.

The Cortevecchia with the small museum of agricultural tools housed under the long portico.

The Statue of Aloisa, the ghost of Grazzano Visconti.

The Wax Museum which houses the statues of characters linked to the history of Piacenza.

The Torture Museum, with torture instruments with an Inquisition-themed Escape Room.

The numerous craft and souvenir shops open all year round to welcome visitors.

When to go

The town is still inhabited and accessible all year round, although the village still becomes particularly suggestive during the costume events that characterize especially spring and autumn, or during the Advent period when the Christmas Markets are organized.