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Matilda of Canossa, Woman of Europe

Matilda of Canossa tourist itineraries

These audio-guides allow visitors to discover Matilda of Canossa's and Raimondo Montecuccoli's story: two historical figures of particolar cultural significance because of their contribution to the development of these lands during the Medieval period.

Thanks to the audioguides it will be easier to understand the territory, discover the natural beauty, culture, gastronomy and crafts that characterize the landscape. Events's timetable: the audio-guides are available on the website at any time.

Informations

Tourist Office, Castelnovo ne’ Monti:

Tel. 0522 810430 0522 812313
iat@appenninoreggiano.it www.galmodenareggio.it

Organization

G.A.L. Antico Frignano and Reggiano Apennines

Turist Area

Reggiano Apennines and Modenese

Places and Stories to listen (Free)

  1. Matilda of Canossa.The life and vicissitudes of The Grand Countess – Part 1
  2. Matilda of Canossa.The life and vicissitudes of The Grand Countess – Part 2
  3. Municipality of Canossa.The Castle of Rossena and the Tower of Rossenella
  4. Carpineti.The Castle of the Carpinete Family
  5. Carpineti.Marola Abbey
  6. Municipality of Toano.The Matilda-era parish church of Santa Maria Assunta and the ancient villages of Stiano and Manno
  7. Ars Canusina – craftsmanship inspired by Romanesque art
  1. Municipality of Castelnovo ne' Monti.A wander through the Middle Ages
  2. The Rupe di Campotrera Oriented Nature Reserve
  3. Municipality of Carpineti.The Parish Church of San Vitale
  4. Municipality of Casina.Castle of Sarzano
  5. Municipality of Frassinoro.The Church of Santa Maria e San Claudio
  6. Municipality of Vetto.The Rio Tassaro Valley amid nature and medieval villages
  7. From Frassinoro Abbey to the Pilgrims' Hospice at San Pellegrino in Alpe
  1. Municipality of Canossa.The legend of Canossa and the ruins of the castle
  2. The Matilda Way
  3. Municipality of Castelnovo ne' Monti.Pietra di Bismantova
  4. Flavours and Traditions in the Lands of Matilda
  5. In the footprints of the ancient wayfarers
  6. Tracking Down Matilda in Italian and European Museums

Where to find the audioguide:

  1. Information Points
    • fficio Informazioni Turistiche U.I.T. "Le Terre Matildiche"
      Loc. Castello di Canossa, 22 - 42026 Canossa
    • Carpineti, San Vitale Parish
    • Casina, Sarzano Castle, via Graziani, 1
    • Castelnovo ne' Monti, IAT Appennino Reggiano, Via Roma 75
    • Frassinoro, Frassinoro Castle, via Castello, 1
    • Toano, Hotel Miramonti, via Provinciale Est, 5/a
    • Vetto, Crovara Church
  2. From the website www.galmodenareggio.it Audio guides are completely free.
  3. There is a network of information points with free wi fi.
    The network name is Guglielmo
    The use is free.
    Organized by Gal Antico Frignano and Appennino Reggiano

How to download and listen the audio guides:

  • you need to select the audio guide of your interest (MP3 or MP4)
  • and then you need to save the audio tour on your computer.
  • You can listen to the file on your computer or media player.