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In Piacenza land everyone knows about the mystery of the Gropparello castle. Around the middle of the XIII century, during one of the frequent battle…Discover more
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During the 20’s, Vigoleno became known all over the world by the Duchess Maria di Gramont Hugo. She was born as a princess from the…Discover more
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The municipal coat of arms of Fiorenzuola d’Arda ( The roses of Fiorenzuola) derives from the myth. In the times of the civil war between…Discover more
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The snake is the symbol of the Visconti Family from Milano, since the end of the 1200, the symbol is visible often in Grazzano Visconti….Discover more
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The “pearl necklace” frieze is located on the facade of the Former Asilo Luigi Visconti, it was built by the will of Donna Carla Erba…Discover more
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In 218 B.C., the same year of the Piacenza city foundation, an important battle was fought on Trebbia river, it was a decisive one during…Discover more