| It is the first Roman settlement in the Po valley, a defensive post on the Po river surrounded by the Apennines. A place where princes and pilgrims, Crusaders and Templars, traders and artists left their mark. Its millennial history still pervades the historic city centre, which is laid out on a grid from the ancient Roman times. There are also numerous remains from the Middle Ages when the city flourished thanks to the activity of bankers: Palazzo Gotico, the Romanesque Duomo, Piazza Grande called "dei Cavalli", where the fascinating and realistic equestrian monuments of Alessandro and Ranuccio Farnese stand out as jewels of the Baroque style. The splendid modern art collection exhibited at Galleria Ricci Oddi is among the most important in Italy. |
DON'T MISS
|
 Art and Culture
The architectural elegance of Piacenza is everywhere, in its medieval and Renaissance churches as also in the noble palaces that preserve magnificent and secret gardens behind their splendid iron-wrought gates: among these, Palazzo Farnese, built on the wish of Margaret of Austria, which houses Musei Civici. Piacenza is also the city of music and bel canto with the varied opera seasons at Teatro Municipale, a tradition-devoted theatre. ...read on
|
 Food Trails
The Romans used to say: "Vinum merum placentinum laetificat", or the honest wine from Piacenza brings happiness. It is the perfect choice to accompany the numerous local delicacies: cured meats like coppa, pancetta, salame, or cheese like grana padano, provolone valpadana, all PDO products. Don't miss, among the typical dishes, pisarei e fasö (handmade pasta and beans), the delicate tortelli con la coda and picola 'd cavall, stewed minced horsemeat. ...read on
|
 Shopping
In the historic city centre you will find the most trendy brands, and in side streets you can find small shops and artisans workshops. Local products are sold at the farmers market in Piazza Cavalli under the porticoes of Palazzo Gotico. ...read on
|
 Offers
Offers and deals to discover local culture. Numerous theme packages designed for families, couples, elderly people, and children are available. ...read on
|
