Castell’Arquato
is a chic medieval town with a pretty central piazza (Piazza
Matteotti). I’m usually found right around the piazza
enjoying a great lunch or an afternoon drink. Right on the Piazza
is the Palazzo Pretorio (13th century basilica)
with a museum in the cloister. This hilltop village is a great
place to relax, wander and base out of — it’s really
pretty here (there are wonderful views over the Arda Valley).
The Rocca Viscontea/fortress (14th century)
is on the Piazza del Municipio. Monday is Market day
in Castell’Arquato.