Scipione Castle of the Marquises Pallavicino

The oldest castle in the province of Parma, belonging to the Pallavicino family for over a thousand years and still inhabited by their descendants. Scipione Castle sits above the village of the same name, just 2 km from Salsomaggiore. Guided tours on weekends take about an hour and lead through furnished rooms, secret passages, the loggia with hill views and the famous Salotto del Diavolo (Devil's Parlour) — a room painted with 17th-century frescoes of diabolical scenes, linked to ghost legends. The castle has a special atmosphere in the colder months. Guided tours from March to November, typically on weekends. Check the website for dates.