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Museums and Galleries
The museum dates back to the first years of the college (18th century).Father Zaccaria from Piacenza (1721-1814), famous botanist,bequeathed important naturalistic material, scientific collections,dry and…Discover more
Monuments, Squares and Palaces
Built upon request of Cardinal Giulio Alberoni, prime minister of the king Philip the 5th from Spain and of Elisabetta Farnese, its costruction started in…Discover more
Curiosities
Alessio Tramello was an important architect from Piacenza, who created some of the most beautiful buildings of the Renaissence time. He was born in 1445…Discover more
Curiosities
Benedetta Maria Rosmunda, stage-name Benedetta Pisaroni, was a famous opera singer, well known for her  Rossini’s interpretations. Her career could be divided in two periods:…Discover more
Religious architecture
It was built in the 17th century upon a project of Domenico Valmagini. It was ordered by the Farnese family for a vow. It is…Discover more
Monuments, Squares and Palaces
The Scalabrini Central Library is located inside of the historical building structured on two cloisters, the oldest one was built during the XVII century. The…Discover more