Property for sale in Emilia Romagna

Description

San Bartolomeo, in the hills just outside the city of Reggio Emilia, surrounded by spectacular landscapes and with a wealth of history and ageless traditions.

The influence of Matilde di Canossa, the powerful Countess involved in one of the most famous incidents in medieval European history, still dominates. Thanks to her mediation, on January 27, 1077, the Emperor Henry IV, excommunicated in 1075, was finally received and pardoned by Pope Gregory VII after waiting humbly for three days barefoot in the snow. Matilde built a magnificent line of defence made up of a chain of interlocking castles in the Apennines outside Reggio Emilia. Today, after long and careful restoration work, these strategically located castles and outlook towers can still be seen. Even now it is easy to see how, given the specific lie of the land, they gave complete control over the medieval territory from hills to plains below.

It is in the fascinating context, restored to its ancient splendour, that the Fonti di Matilde Golf and Spa Resort has been created - the end result of love of nature and the passion for golf of its founding members.

Visits are recommended to the church of S. Antonino, the parish of the Madonna della Battaglia, and to the charming natural oasis of Bianello just under the castle, or to the park of Roncolo. Don't miss the Matildic procession, one of the most famous historical occasions, accompanied by other inviting events. If you wish to learn more about Countess Matilida please refer to our page on the history of the area.

Municipality

Reggio Emilia

Province

Reggio Emilia (RE)

Region

Emilia Romagna (click to read more from our website)

Local Facilities

Golf, Spa, 5 star hotel and restaurant at the Fonti di Matilde resort.

Tourist Attractions

Reggio Emilia with its theatre always announcing the latest forthcoming shows, is a city which never forgets its past: the Cathedral, the Romanesque baptistery and the Basilica of San Prospero.

Transport

Regular bus service Transport Service ACT.

Nearest railway station is at 8 km in Reggio Emilia. The high speed Paris Rome train stops at Reggio Emilia.

Airports

Parma 30 km, Pisa 100 km, Bologna 89 km, Milan 220 km, Forli 110 km Verona 99 km

Population

500

Distances to Towns

Reggio Emilia (8)

Directions

Exit A1 motorways at Reggio Emilia. Follow the indications to Cavriago and Montecchio (SP28) After Codemondo, at the roundabout, turn left towards Bibbiano Ghiardo and go straight to S. Bartolomeo (RE)

Properties in this area

IER1556 Fonti di Matilde Golf and Spa Resort