14
May
35 PLACES TO VISIT IN PIACENZA
Throughout the centuries, Piacenza has developed and has become a flourishing town with monuments, churches, museums and numerous artistic and cultural sites that deserve to be visited.
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.
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.
26
Apr
On the tracks of Giovannino Guareschi
Roncole Verdi is well known for being the birthplace of the illustrious and loved Maestro Giuseppe Verdi. At a short distance from the home, now a museum, of the great composer, there is another Home Museum and Center of Study of another very great artist: Giovannino Guareschi.
