12
Feb
Castel San Giovanni
Castel San Giovanni is known for many different reasons, last but not least for being the place of birth of Cardinal Agostino Casaroli, Vatican diplomat
10
Jan
Palazzo Farnese
Palazzo Farnese is no doubt the symbol of Piacenza: Duchesse Margherita d’Austria ordered its construction and in the middle of the 1500’, was part of the majestic Citadella Viscontea.
5
Aug
Galleria Ricci Oddi
Piacenza and its surrounding territory offer many sites to visit: of these Galleria Ricci Oddi is a must. A jewel of incalculable value, it hosts an enviable collection of modern art.
3
Jun
Villa Braghieri
Of the historic monuments and villas of Castel San Giovanni, lovely town of the Piacenza province in Val Tidone, Villa Braghieri, once known as Villa Chiapponi Scotti of Castelbosco, deserves a visit.
1
Apr
Collegio Alberoni
Collegio Alberoni is no doubt one of the oldest and most legendary institutions of Piacenza.
6
Jan
Vicobarone
The name of this town most probably dates to the Romans. In 1651, P. Maria Campi wrote in Historia Ecclesiastica di Piacenza that the name comes from the latin Vicus Varroni, which literally means Village of Varrone, in honor of an influential roman.
11
Jul
Ulisse Sartini: portrait painter of Popes
Ulisse Sartini derives inspiration from the paintings of the Renaissance as well as his researches of new fields of original creativity such as Embriocosmo
2
May
From Val Tidone to Piacenza: 800 years of history in one day
Eight centuries in a single day is possible, along one of the trails of the soul that lead from Val Tidone to Piacenza.
1
Oct
Veleia Romana archeological site
Veleia Romana is a Roman archeological site situated in the hills of Val Chero about 35 kilometers from Piacenza.
16
Sep
Sant’Agata di Villanova: villa Verdi
Notwithstanding his immense artistic talent and valuable civil commitment, Verdi never disowned his own farm origins and those of his family. Instead he was so proud he dedicated love, passion and money to his estate in Sant'Agata di Villanova.
