Emilia Romagna Castles

Ortocolto is a plant and biodiversity festival-market that brings together nurseries with rare plant collections, high-quality craftsmanship, artists and creatives, local agri-food products, and organic vegetables and fruits. Traditional games and activities for children and families are also available.

Inside the garden there are stalls offering typical local cuisine, craft beer, tables and seating areas.

Organized by Ortocolto Aps in collaboration with the Municipality of Busseto and the “Renata Tebaldi Museum”.

Free admission (offering welcome)

Ortoricettario recipe booklet given as a gift (while stocks last) Four-legged friends are welcome

The event takes place in the outdoor area of the Garden and in the Scuderie Square.

About Villa Pallavicino

Surrounded by a square fishpond and preceded by a 17th-century tripartite entrance pavilion designed by the architect Domenico Valmagini, stands the magnificent Villa Pallavicino, formerly known as “Boffalora” and popularly called the Palace of the Marquises.

Conceived as a summer residence, construction began in the second decade of the 16th century with a five-module checkerboard plan. It was later extended and modified several times until the 19th century.