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Alessio Tramello

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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ALOISA THE GHOST OF GRAZZANO

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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AN ELEPHANT IN GOSSOLENGO

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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ANNIBALE BARCA (Hannibal)

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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APPEARANCE OF “MADONNA DELLA QUERCIA”

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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BENEDETTA PISARONI

Benedetta Maria Rosmunda, stage-name Benedetta Pisaroni, was a famous opera singer, well known for her  Rossini’s interpretations. Her career could be divided in two periods:…Discover more

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