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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
Religious architecture
It was built in the 17th century upon a project of Domenico Valmagini. It was ordered by the Farnese family for a vow. It is…Discover more
Museums and Galleries
Built in 1334 by the Mendicant Order of the Carmelite Friars, the Carmine Church has undergone several transformations over the centuries. It bacame war hospital,…Discover more
Curiosities
Giovanni Antonio de’ Sacchis said Pordenone painted in Piacenza, at first between 1530 and 1532 and then, later in 1535, painting frescoes in the Basilica…Discover more