Casarola, a small village in the Bratica Valley, between the Parma and Cedra torrent valleys, has been the homeland of the Bertolucci family since 1500.
The Attilio Bertolucci House Museum: A Journey into Poetry and Memory
Located in the charming village of Casarola, in the Parma Apennines, the Attilio Bertolucci House Museum is a place of extraordinary cultural and historical value. This home, belonging to the Bertolucci family since the sixteenth century, played a crucial role in the life and work of the famous poet.
History and Significance
The house, built in stone in 1794, still bears the traces of a long family and literary history. Attilio Bertolucci, one of the greatest Italian poets of the twentieth century, spent long periods of his life here, finding inspiration for many of his works, including the poem "La Camera da Letto". The bond between the poet and this home is indissoluble: the rooms, the furniture, the surrounding landscape still speak of his poetry and his artistic sensitivity.
A Refuge for Culture
During the Second World War, the house was the refuge of the Bertolucci family, including his sons Bernardo and Giuseppe, who would later follow artistic paths of great importance, the first in cinema and the second in literature and art criticism. After moving to Rome in 1951, Casarola remained the favorite destination for summer holidays, becoming a meeting point for intellectuals and artists such as Pier Paolo Pasolini and Giorgio Bassani.
The Literary Park
In 2021, the Attilio, Bernardo and Giuseppe Bertolucci Literary Park was established, which includes the house museum and the places that inspired their works. This cultural project allows you to explore the area through literary itineraries that allow visitors to immerse themselves in the atmospheres described in the poems of Attilio Bertolucci and in Bernardo's films.
A Unique Experience
Today, the House Museum is open to the public and preserves the original furnishings intact, offering an authentic experience of the poet's life and habits. Guided tours allow you to discover the intimate and creative world of the Bertolucci family, while cultural events, readings and book presentations make this place still alive and vibrant.
Visiting the House Museum of Attilio Bertolucci means taking a journey into the heart of Italian poetry, in a place where memory and beauty blend in timeless harmony.
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