Val Luretta (Union of the municipalities of Lower Val Trebbia and Val Luretta – Gragnano Trebbiense, Calendasco, Gossolengo, Rivergaro, Rottofreno, Agazzano, Gazzola and Sarmato – Piacenza) is wedged between Val Trebbia to the east and Val Tidone to the west. It begins where the two valleys meet on the slopes of mount Serenda (759m) and extends from a hilly area to the Po valley where the Luretta river flows into the Tidone.
The Luretta river is formed by the confluence of two branches: Monteventano which originates in Moiaccio and San Gabriele which originates in Groppo. It has a limited flow rate and dries up during hot summers.
As a closed valley, with only one road of importance connecting it to the Trebbia valley (provincial road n° 65 of Caldarola), it is a very quiet and traffic-free area whose natural environment is pristine and intact.
The area is rich in castles, including fortresses present in the valley: Agazzano Castle (perfectly maintained and visitable), Bastardina Castle, the Boffalora complex (inside is not visitable, but the permitter can be an explored along a walking path) , Lisignano Castle (well preserved but closed to visitors), Momeliano Castle, Rezzanello Castle (perfectly maintained castle and park and venue for events), Montecanino Castle (currently in a poor state of conservation, its few surviving structures are private homes), and Fortilizio di Pavarano (restored and closed to visitors).
This agricultural valley, with cattle and horse breeding, riding stables, wine and cheese production, is part of the culturally homogeneous territory of the Four Provinces, characterized by their shared habits and customs and boasting a repertoire of ancient music and dances. The main instrument of this area is the Apennine piffero.
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