Cassandra Marinoni of Milan
Location: Municipality of Soragna,28 km from Parma.
The fortress
The fortress was built in 1385 by the Marchesi Bonifacio and Antonio Lupi who in 1347 had received feudal investiture over the territory from Charles IV.
The fortress has always remained the property of the Meli Lupi family. 1709 Giampaolo Maria succeeded in having Emperor Joseph I elevate the marquisate to a Principality of the Holy Roman Empire, with the right to mint coin.
Since then the title of Prince is given to the eldest son of the family. The present Prince Diofebo, besides his work, in the agricultural area, continues activities aimed at making improvements to the tourist business of the fortress itself, and in the field of music.
The castle of the Rampant Wolf. The lavish residence of Princes Meli Lupi who still live there today. Stupendous rooms with early Baroque furniture and furnishings.
Home to frescoed decorations and painting cycles by Nicolò dell’Abate, Cesare Baglione, Ferdinando and Francesco Galli Bibiena. Set in the middle of a large landscaped park with small lake, greenhouse and café.
The Stuccowork Room could be used for Champaign reception
The Baglione Room could be used for gala dinner
The guests will be entertained with music from Verdi, he was born in the area.
