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Religious architecture
The building, completed in 1884, celebrates the appearance of the Virgin Mary in 1496. The sanctuary, designed by Guglielmo della Cella, is in neo-Romanesque style…Discover more
Villages and Castles
It is a medieval fortress, probably built by the Nicelli family (owners of this area since the 15th century); the upper structure was enriched with…Discover more
Villages and Castles
In Piacenza’s chronicles Celleri castle is recalled as one of the several fortresses where the Guelphs retreated when they were driven out of their town…Discover more
Industrial archaeology
Recently restored by the municipality, the monumental complex of the kilns of Ponte dell’Olio was constructed from 1890 by the Azienda Calce Val Nure to…Discover more
Villages and Castles
First evidence dates back to 1385. The square plan fortress architectural structure is supplied with a drawbridge, which confirms its control function of a communication…Discover more
Monuments, Squares and Palaces
Bettola commemorates Christopher Columbus’s birth with a statue in the large square bearing the same name, in the village centre; the statue was built in…Discover more