Castell'Arquato

'''Castell'Arquato''' (; Piacentino: or ) is an Italian town located on the first hills of Val D’Arda in the province of Piacenza, in Emilia-Romagna, approximately from Piacenza and from Parma. Places nearby include Bacedasco, Vigolo Marchese, Fiorenzuola d'Arda, Lugagnano Val d'Arda, and Vernasca. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").

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Castell'Arquato is a small Italian town in the province of Piacenza in the Emilia-Romagna region, situated in the hills of Val d'Arda. It is recognized as one of Italy's most beautiful villages, a distinction that highlights its historical and aesthetic significance.

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Italian comune.name: Castell'Arquato
Italian comune.official_name: Comune di Castell'Arquato
Italian comune.image_skyline: Castell'Arquato Building.JPG
Italian comune.image_caption: Collegiata church.
Italian comune.image_shield: Castell'Arquato-Stemma.png
Italian comune.region: Emilia-Romagna
Italian comune.province: Piacenza (PC)
Italian comune.frazioni: Bacedasco Alto, Doppi, Pallastrelli, Sant'Antonio, San Lorenzo, Vigolo Marchese
Italian comune.mayor: Ivano Rocchetta
Italian comune.area_total_km2: 52
Italian comune.population_total: 4659
Italian comune.population_as_of

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A medieval town of traditional structure which has maintained its appearance as it was in the early 10th century, the Old Town of Castell'Arquato is a high rock which in other times was strategically important for dominating the valley, now surrounded by the village. Its picturesque medieval features have led to the burg's appearances in movies such as Ladyhawke.