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Giuseppe Verdi moved in 1851 to Sant’Agata in Villanova sull’Arda, in Piacenza’s land, with his wife, the soprano Giuseppina Strepponi. In his village Verdi spent…Discover more
Curiosities
Luigi Illica was born in Castell’Arquato, he left soon his hometown moved by his lively character. He had an adventurous life, he was journalist, writer…Discover more
Curiosities
We are in 1620 and Castell’Arquato is ruled by Cardinal Francesco Sforza who oppresses the population with a harsh government, burdening it with numerous and…Discover more
Theatres
Princess Maria Ruspoli Gramont became owner of the castle in 1922 and thanks to her will the manor was restored. Having decided to rearrange and…Discover more
Monuments, Squares and Palaces
Annunziata Church that was destined to host the Pallavicino Mausoleums, trasported there in 1499 from San Lorenzo Churc and trasferred back in a lateral chapel…Discover more
Religious architecture
In Castelletto, near Vernasca in Val d’Arda, a place once called “Valtolla” presents the ancient church of Sant’Andrea, the oldest in the valley. It is…Discover more