Fontanellato is a small town in the province of Parma, in the plains of the Po River, about 20 km west of Parma towards Piacenza. The town was built up around the 15th century moated and fortified house of the Sanvitale family, the Rocca Sanvitale, on the borders of the domain of the Dukes of Parma. The house was occupied by the family until 1951, when it was sold to the commune.

Map: Fontanellato
Map: Fontanellato