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Monuments, Squares and Palaces
Historical building,old residence of the Farnese family,Lords of Parma and Piacenza duchy. Its origins date back to the beginning of the 16th century, when Pierluigi…Discover more
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
Religious architecture
Its the only church in Piacenza whose foundations have been brought back to light. The façade is in Borromini’s baroque style, i.e. a little concave…Discover more
Museums and Galleries
Modern and Contemporary Art Gallery. Permanent exhibition of National and Piacenza artists, personal exhibitions of selected artists annually.Discover more
Monuments, Squares and Palaces
Built in 1787 upon a project of the architect Lotario Tomba, it has got a horizontal development and is in Neoclassical style: horizontal plain rustication,…Discover more
Religious architecture
16th century church with neoclassical granite façade, made by Camillo Morigi (1785-93). The interior, huge and armonious, has 5 naves (only example in town), divided…Discover more