The area surrounding the Residence "Torre di San Martino" and the village of Rivalta is rich in natural beauty and landscapes.
The Trebbia Valley is ideal for walkers and naturalists, especially for those who wish to move from the plain up into the Apennines.
For more expert hikers, or even just those who are more enthusiastic, there are many routes to follow on foot or by bicycle.
The area surrounding the Residence "Torre di San Martino" is home to various other cultural places of interest.
In the upper Trebbia Valley, Bobbio offers the chance to visit beautiful historic sites, such as the ancient Abbey of St. Columbanus with its museum.

Rivalta is only a short distance from Piacenza, the provincial capital, which has important museums: the Civic Museums in the Palazzo Farnese, the Galleria d'Arte Moderna Ricci Oddi, the Collegio Alberoni.

Also in Piacenza, the Gotico, founded in the 13th century, stands out among the historic buildings. It stands in Piazza Cavalli, which owes its name to the two equestrian monuments dedicated to the Farnese dukes, created by Francesco Mochi.