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Villages and Castles
The castle, around the year 1000, belonged to Piacenzas Bishop, Sigifredo, who gave it to San Savino’s abbot. The building, partially used as private house,…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
Villages and Castles
The building recalls an anecdote regarding Piacenzas bishop, Mons. Antonio Ranza: in May 1860 he retreated in Travazzano Castle, in order not to be obliged…Discover more
Villages and Castles
The foundation date of Zena Castle is unknown. The fortress still preserves the castle architectural characteristics of the structure, which has a square design: one…Discover more
Monuments, Squares and Palaces
Imposing building in the town centre, next to the church. In the past it was a solid castle, probably built upon a former roman castrum….Discover more
Religious architecture
Dedicated to the martyr saints Fermo and Rustico, the church has ancient origins, before 1000 AD, as witnessed by the Lombard parchments kept in Piacenza’s…Discover more