Discover Fabbrico

Fabbrico can be explored through several distinct cultural themes: the Castello Guidotti complex, the Chiesa Parrocchiale di Santa Maria Assunta, the Teatro Comunale Pedrazzoli, and the Nocino tradition. These places and themes offer different points of reference for understanding the destination’s history: architectural changes, church architecture, theatre, and a traditional recipe. Paying attention to the dates is particularly helpful. For the church, the origins and the present building phase refer to different periods; at the Castello, medieval beginnings coexist with later fortifications.

Castello Guidotti: History and Use

The Castello Guidotti complex dates back to the 13th century. It comprises the original village, a defensive moat, and 16th-century walls and bastions. These features reflect different historical layers: the dating of the complex points to its medieval beginnings, while the walls and bastions belong to a later period. The Castello can therefore be understood as a site with several points of reference in time, rather than being reduced to a single year of construction.

The restored late-medieval halls are also part of the complex. They are used for receptions, conferences, and weddings. The history of the Castello thus encompasses not only the village and its fortifications but also historic interiors used for a variety of social occasions. The halls’ use adds another perspective on the complex’s architectural history.

Chiesa Parrocchiale di Santa Maria Assunta: Origins and Construction

The present Chiesa Parrocchiale di Santa Maria Assunta was built in the Baroque style between 1682 and 1687, to a design by architect Girolamo Beltrami. At the same time, the church’s origins date back to 772. These dates do not refer to the same building phase: 772 marks the church’s origins, while 1682 to 1687 marks the construction of the present church. Comparing the dates helps distinguish the church’s long history from the period when its current building was constructed.

Inside, the church also has a walnut-wood choir, carved by Malaguzzi of Correggio in 1725. This adds a dated work to the details about the church’s origins, construction period, and architect. For culturally minded travellers, several points in time are relevant: the origins in 772, the Baroque construction in the late 17th century, and the carved work from the 18th century. This distinction helps place the church’s different historical layers in context.

Teatro Comunale Pedrazzoli: Theatre History and Programme

The Teatro Comunale Pedrazzoli adds an institutional perspective to the historic buildings. It was established in the 1950s as the Teatro del Popolo. NoveTeatro has managed it since 2016; the season programme includes drama and music. Each of these details serves a different purpose: the former name is part of its origins, 2016 marks the start of NoveTeatro’s management, and drama and music describe the season’s programme. This makes it possible to distinguish the theatre’s history from its programme. If you are planning an evening at the theatre, check the current performance dates and the relevant season programme.

Nocino: A Local Recipe Tradition

The Compagnia del Nocino is based in Fabbrico and keeps the recipe for the traditional liqueur alive. This culinary heritage has a specific point of reference: a group based in Fabbrico that preserves the Nocino recipe. In a comparison of themes, it complements architecture and theatre with a culinary tradition. Fabbrico’s story therefore encompasses both architectural and theatre history, as well as the passing down of a local recipe.

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