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We are in 1620 and Castell’Arquato is ruled by Cardinal Francesco Sforza who oppresses the population with a harsh government, burdening it with numerous and…Discover more
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She was born on the 5th July 1522 in Pamele-Audenarde; she was the duchess of Firenze and then duchess of Parma and Piacenza. She got…Discover more
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Maria Luisa Leopoldina Francesca Teresa Giuseppa Lucia d’Asburgo-Lorena, simply known as Maria Luisa d’Austria, she was the daughter of Francesco I the imperor of Austria…Discover more
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Giorgio Armani was born in Piacenza on the 11th July 1934, he is one of the most famous and unique fashion stylist of the world….Discover more
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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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Giovanni Antonio de’ Sacchis said Pordenone painted in Piacenza, at first between 1530 and 1532 and then, later in 1535, painting frescoes in the Basilica…Discover more