landmark
Parma
A refined Emilian city famous for Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Parma ham, and magnificent Correggio frescoes in its Romanesque cathedral.
22 km · about 25 min drive
EuropeItalyEmilia-Romagna
Quattro Castella
Emilia-Romagna, Italy · Europe
About Quattro Castella
Quattro Castella is worth a stop: 5 minutes from San Polo d'Enza, 22km from Parma.
Quattro Castella is in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, with about 2,800 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is San Polo d'Enza, about 4 km away.
Quattro Castella (Reggiano: I Quâter Castē) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Reggio Emilia in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located in the Terre di Canossa, about 70 kilometres (43 mi) west of Bologna and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) southwest of Reggio Emilia.
Quattro Castella borders the followingRead more
municipalities: Albinea, Bibbiano, Reggio Emilia, San Polo d'Enza, Vezzano sul Crostolo.
Two of its churches include Sant'Antonino Martire in town; and the Oratory of the Madonna della Battaglia outside of the town.
Quattro Castella is home to the Castello di Bianello, the only remaining intact castle of the four castles giving it its name.
Every year in May the town hosts the famous Corteo storico matildico, which commemorates the restoration of the feudal rights of Matilde of Canossa by Henry V, Holy Roman Emperor. The scene is reinacted by famous actors in the leading roles, along with hundreds of others in medieval costumes.
Where to Stay in Quattro Castella
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Quattro Castella.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Quattro Castella.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Quattro Castella?
Within an hour or so of Quattro Castella: Parma (22 km), Museo Ferrari Maranello (33 km), Modena (36 km), Dallara Academy (36 km).
Are there any good drives near Quattro Castella?
The nearest famous roads are Cinque Terre Coastal Trail, Passo della Futa and Autostrada del Sole.
Where is Quattro Castella?
Quattro Castella is in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, about 4 km from San Polo d'Enza.
Road trip
Drive to Quattro Castella
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Quattro Castella. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 2,800
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Emilia-Romagna
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 44.6350, 10.4743
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Italy
ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
Full driving guide for ItalyTags
Worth the detour from Quattro Castella
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
museum
Museo Ferrari Maranello
The heart of the Prancing Horse empire featuring iconic Formula 1 cars, road legends, and interactive racing simulators.
33 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Modena
An Emilian city of culinary excellence home to traditional balsamic vinegar, a Romanesque cathedral, and the Ferrari and Lamborghini factories.
36 km · about 40 min drive
museum
Dallara Academy
Interactive motorsport engineering museum and experience center by the legendary racing chassis manufacturer.
36 km · about 40 min drive
museum
Museo Enzo Ferrari Modena
Birthplace museum of Enzo Ferrari housed under a dramatic yellow aluminum hood-shaped roof celebrating the man behind the legend.
37 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Maserati Factory & Showroom
Visit Maserati's Modena headquarters in the heart of Italian Motor Valley where the trident-badged GT cars are hand-built.
37 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Museo Horacio Pagani
An exclusive visit to the Pagani factory and museum near Modena, where each hypercar is hand-assembled to perfection.
44 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Pagani Automobili Factory Tour
Exclusive guided tours of the atelier where Pagani Zonda and Huayra hypercars are hand-assembled like works of art.
44 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Quattro Castella
9 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 72 kmDevil's Bridge (Ponte della Maddalena)A striking medieval humpback bridge arching over the Serchio river at Borgo a Mozzano in the Garfagnana, its improbably steep 11th-century span the stuff of devil-pact legend.
Driving in Italy
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.82/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€8.50/100km
When to drive here
April to October
Nearby Destinations
Other places to explore near Quattro Castella.
Plan a trip around Quattro Castella
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Quattro Castella.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.