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Monuments, Squares and Palaces

GOVERNORS PALACE

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

SANT’AGOSTINO CHURCH

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
Religious architecture

SAN SISTO CHURCH

Outstanding renaissance temple having ancient origin: the empress Angilberga (wife of Ludwig the Pious) founded it in 874, together with an adjacent Benedictine nunnery. The…Discover more
Religious architecture

SAN FRANCESCO CHURCH

Built between 1278 and 1363 upon will of the ghibelline Ubertino Landi, it is in Gothic Lombard style, with a firebrick façade. A work by…Discover more
Villages and Castles

MONTECHINO CASTLE

Montechino castle dates back to the 12th century. It was built to defend Riglio valley. Its first owners were the Confalonieri, who came to Piacenza…Discover more
Religious architecture

SANT’ANTONINO BASILICA

Ancient early-Christian basilica, built between 350 and 375 by San Vittore, first bishop of Piacenza. Nearly destroyed during barbaric invasions, it was built again in…Discover more

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