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Theatres
Eleonara Duse theater was built in 1827, from the architectural change of the chapel connected to the monastery of the Terziarie Francescane nuns.  The aim…Discover more
Curiosities
Since the end of the XVIII century, on the clay soils of the south area around the Appennino chain of Piacenza, many fossils appeared from…Discover more
Curiosities
During the 20’s, Vigoleno became known all over the world by the Duchess Maria di Gramont Hugo. She was born as a princess from the…Discover more
Curiosities
The Pallavicino family was one of the oldest feudal houses of the North of Italy and one of the most prosperous family of the old…Discover more
Religious architecture
The sanctuary of Franca Saint from Vitalta is located at 1.100 meters above sea level, in Colombello place on the Franca Saint mountain. The previous…Discover more
Curiosities
Franca from Vitalta, who later became saint, was born in 1175 in Vitalta (Vernasca). Franca, the daughter of the count and the countness of Vitalta,…Discover more