Ducal Palace · 1724
Royal Palace of Rivalta
The Este “Little Versailles” among the Reggio hills.
A jewel of architecture and memory, guardian of centuries of history among the rolling hills of Reggio Emilia.
The Royal Palace Park · Restored Baroque design, 26 hectares
1724
Estense Foundation
26
Hectares of park
2025
Restoration completed
MiC
Estense Duchy Project
The Royal Palace
Three reasons to visit it
01
Architecture
Frescoed halls, grand staircases, and porticoed courtyards tell the story of centuries of Este history.
02
Gardens
A French Baroque garden of rare harmony, with baroque geometry, fountains, and centuries-old mulberry trees.
03
Events
Exhibitions, concerts, and guided tours throughout the year, for every season of the Palace.
Press
They talk about us
The Rest of the Pug
August 18, 2026
by Elisabetta Grassi
Focus on the Royal Palace of Rivalta: "Maps and virtual tours on the promotional website, combining technology and history."
A new webpage dedicated to the Royal Palace of Rivalta has been online for a few days. The showcase features animations, images, and content organized into different sections, exploring every aspect of Reggio's "little Versailles" through its history and restoration.
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August 22, 2026
by ReggioOnline Editorial Staff
A young Mexican has created a website to promote the Royal Palace of Rivalta
His name is Juan Vaggi, a 19-year-old originally from Mexico, and he's the creator of the new website "Reggia di Rivalta Experience." Available in 21 languages, it went online on August 4th and in just over two weeks has already garnered over 1,500 visits, with very positive feedback from users.
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