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PIACENZA; VERDI’S HOMELAND

Even if, Giuseppe Verdi was born in Roncole di Busseto, the great musician had a strong and close relationship with the town of Piacenza and…Discover more
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PIACENZA, THE PEACE BETWEEN THE MUNICIPALITIES AND BARBAROSSA

On the 30th of April 1183, the ambassadors of the emperor Federico Barbarossa with Lega Lombarda’s deputies came togheter in Piacenza. Six years passed from…Discover more
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THE FIRST CRUSADE WAS BANNED IN PIACENZA

The first Crusade was officially organised in Clermont, France, during November 1095. But It was annouced for the first time in Piacenza during the Spring…Discover more
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THE LOST AMPHITHEATER

Until 68 A.D., Piacenza hoasted an amphitheater. It was placed outside of the city walls, on the banks of the river Po. According to may…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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Giana Anguissola

The female writer Giana Anguissola was one of the best author for kids and teens from our literature. Her birth’s name was Giannina, she was…Discover more

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