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On the 30th of April 1183, the ambassadors of the emperor Federico Barbarossa with Lega Lombarda’s deputies came togheter in Piacenza. Six years passed from…Discover more
Curiosities
Even if, Giuseppe Verdi was born in Roncole di Busseto, the great musician had a strong and close relationship with the town of Piacenza and…Discover more
Monuments, Squares and Palaces
The square, currently located at the centre of a network of historical roads, dates back to the Middle Ages: its name comes from “sobborgo” (suburb)…Discover more
Monuments, Squares and Palaces
From the XIII century, Piazza Cavalli has been the most important economic and political centre of the city. In this square there is the massive…Discover more
Monuments, Squares and Palaces
It was created, such as it is now, at the half of the 16th century, under pope Papa Paolo III Farnese(1534-1549), who wanted to renew…Discover more
Monuments, Squares and Palaces
The square is in the western zone of the city where once, along with Farnese’s walls, it marked the boundary of Piacenza. It is a…Discover more