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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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Luigi Illica was born in Castell’Arquato, he left soon his hometown moved by his lively character. He had an adventurous life, he was journalist, writer…Discover more
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Giulio Alberoni was born in Fiorenzuola D’Arda. Giulio Alberoni came from a poor family. After he took his priestly vows, he started his religious and…Discover more
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Giuseppe Ricci Oddi, a nobleman from Piacenza (1868-1937), was a careful collector with a great sensitivity and a precise artistic taste. He improved his skills…Discover more
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Luciano Ricchetti was born in Piacenza in 1997, where he died in 1977. Before he attended the Gazzola Art Institute in Piacenza (1908-1909) and later…Discover more
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Valente Faustini name is used as a title to the dialect poetry of Piacenza Award. Since many years Familia Piasinteina awards a prize to the…Discover more