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Monuments, Squares and Palaces
Undoubted masterpiece of the Baroque statuary art, the two equestrian monuments located in Piazza Cavalli (its name derives from them), were made by the Tuscan…Discover more
Monuments, Squares and Palaces
In 1877 this object, mysterious at first, was found by a peasant who was ploughing a field near Gossolengo. Although its importance wasn’t understood immediately,…Discover more
Museums and Galleries
***Temporarily closed*** The Ornithological Mseum F.O.I. onlus preserves, studies and exhibits birds which both live in the nature and are bred by men. The museum…Discover more
Monuments, Squares and Palaces
The city still has a sixteenth century part of the “Farnesiane” walls, which during the Renaissance used to surround the old town. The walls are…Discover more
Theatres
Old 16th century church (belonging to Santa Franca Cistercian nuns) transformed into theatre at the beginning of the 20th century. The Art-Nouveau façade is by…Discover more
Museums and Galleries
Built in 1334 by the Mendicant Order of the Carmelite Friars, Carmine church has undergone several transformations over the centuries. It bacame war hospital, public…Discover more