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Alessio Tramello was an important architect from Piacenza, who created some of the most beautiful buildings of the Renaissence time. He was born in 1445…Discover more
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Every castle has each phantom; the one of Grazzano Visconti is female and named Aloisa. According to the legend, Aloisa was the natural daughter of…Discover more
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According to an old legend Annibale, who at the time of the second punic war stopped in the countryside around Piacenza. He left in custody…Discover more
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The second Punic War, led by the carthaginian general Annibale Barca, left many traces on Piacenza Land. The Trebbia’s battle was the first win over…Discover more
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The miraculous event of the appearance of the “Madonna della Quercia”, made Bettola village well known as a littlereligious location in Nure valley. Between 1496…Discover more
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Near to Pianello V.T. since some year, the archeological association Pandora performs excavations. These specific researches are bringing precious information on the oldest local hystory…Discover more