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Where it is<\/h2>\n

Located in the centre of the Padana Valley, Piacenza is on the right bank of the river Po, only 67 Km from Milan. Along the final part of the ancient Via Emilia, the town is located in the Northernmost and Westernmost part of the Emilia region.<\/p>\n

Why visit it<\/h2>\n

This quiet, provincial town, easy to live in and dedicated to the pleasures of good food, is also characterised by small treasures, and memories of a historically rich past, like its Cathedral<\/a>, \u2018Palazzo Gotico<\/a>\u2019, \u2018Palazzo Farnese<\/a>\u2019. Not to mention the wonderful noble mansions, its several churches and the narrow streets of the centre, which, though appearing severe, hide unexpected surprises. <\/p>\n

When to go and what to see<\/h2>\n

Any season is good to go to Piacenza. However, we recommend spring and autumn, when the mild climate makes walking along its streets more pleasant.
 <\/p>\n

Don’t miss<\/h2>\n

Undoubtedly, besides the two squares, \u2018Piazza Duomo\u2019 and \u2018Piazza Cavalli\u2019, the latter being the emblem of the city with the two equestrian statues by Mochi on the background of \u2018Palazzo Gotico\u2019, further sites are worth visiting : the Romanesque \u2018Sant\u2019Antonino \u2019 Basilica, one of the pilgrims\u2019 stations along the Via Francigena<\/u><\/strong><\/a>, with its \u2018Porta del Paradiso\u2019 (Heaven\u2019s Gate), \u2018 Santa Maria di Campagna\u2019 church which preserves, among others, frescoes by Pordenone, and San Savino Basilica with the 12th century mosaics representing the cycle of the months.<\/p>\n

Among the many places to visit in the streets of the city centre, San Sisto church, original home of the Raphaelesque Sistine Madonna<\/u><\/strong><\/a>, hidden from sight on purpose, rich in frescoes, wrought iron works and 18th century decorations, while the Municipal Theatre, dedicated to Verdi and built by Lotario Tomba, is like a miniature \u2018Teatro alla Scala\u2019.<\/p>\n

You can\u2019t leave Piacenza without visiting Ricci Oddi Modern Art Gallery<\/a>, which offers a complete view of Italian figurative art starting from the second half of the 19th century and which could recently exhibit again “Portrait of a Lady” by Gustav Klimt<\/strong> stolen in 1997 and mysteriously found in December 2019.<\/p>\n

Among the other remarkable places to visit there is the beautiful \u2018Palazzo Farnese\u2019, built by Vignola, where Palazzo Farnese Municipal Museums are located; here it is possible to admire the Etruscan liver<\/a>, Botticelli\u2019s Tondo, while Alberoni Art Gallery displays the famous \u2018Ecce Homo\u2019 by Antonello da Messina.<\/p>\n

But taste is important too, so it is definitely worth trying at least one typical dish from Piacenza in the several restaurants and \u2018trattorie\u2019. <\/p>\n

On the table<\/h2>\n

Not everybody knows that Piacenza is a real \u2018food valley\u2019<\/strong>and that it produces the biggest amount of PDO cured meats and cheeses and D.O.C<\/a> wines in Italy. \u2018State of the art\u2019 food and wines to taste like \u2018coppa\u2019, salami and pancetta; \u2018pissar\u00e9i e fas\u00f6<\/a>\u2019, \u2018anolini<\/a>\u2019 and \u2018tortelli con la coda<\/a>\u2019, \u2018bomba di riso\u2019 (first courses) and \u2018piccula ad cavall\u2019 (second course). Everything must obviously be accompanied by wines from Piacenza only, among which the red \u2018Gutturnio\u2019 is the best known. <\/p>\n

Keeping fit<\/h2>\n

Along the Po the cycle-pedestrian embankment allows you to enjoy the river landscape, while in the city center the Facsal area is worth of a visit, it’s a tree-lined avenue built on the city walls, where you can walk, run, go by bike, or you can also just relax.<\/p>\n

Significant appointments<\/h2>\n

Besides the rich Opera and Drama season at Piacenza\u2019s Municipal Theatre<\/a>, Piacenza Jazz Fest , held in autumn, has become a nationally important event. <\/p>\n

Useful information and advice<\/h2>\n

The center of Piacenza has a Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL), with remote control active every day from 8.00 to 19.00. Near the historic center there are both parking tolls  and free parking next to the railway station. Tourist buses can do short stops in Piazza Cittadella and then park in the exchanger parkings.<\/p>\n

In the surroundings<\/h2>\n

From Piacenza you may easily reach all the magnificent Castelli del Ducato di Parma e Piacenza<\/u><\/strong><\/a> (Castles of the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza) open to the public, which characterise the territory of Piacenza, as well as the neo-gothic borough of Grazzano Visconti<\/u><\/a> (about 20 Km away) which takes visitors back to the past. Among the art boroughs to visit are Castell’Arquato<\/u><\/a> (35km) and the ancient Bobbio<\/u><\/a> (45 Km). <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Where it isLocated in the centre of the Padana Valley, Piacenza is on the right bank of the river Po, only 67 Km from Milan. Along the final part of the ancient Via Emilia, the town is located in the Northernmost and Westernmost part of the Emilia region.Why visit itThis quiet, provincial town, easy to live in and dedicated to the pleasures of good food, is also characterised by small treasures, and memories of a historically rich past, like its Cathedral, \u2018Palazzo Gotico\u2019, \u2018Palazzo Farnese\u2019. Not to mention the wonderful noble mansions, its several churches and the narrow streets of the centre, which, though appearing severe, hide unexpected surprises.\u00a0When to go and what to seeAny season is good to go to Piacenza. However, we recommend spring and autumn, when the mild climate makes walking along its streets more pleasant.\u00a0Don\u2019t missUndoubtedly, besides the two squares, \u2018Piazza Duomo\u2019 and \u2018Piazza Cavalli\u2019, the latter being the emblem of the city with the two equestrian statues by Mochi on the background of \u2018Palazzo Gotico\u2019, further sites are worth visiting : the Romanesque \u2018Sant\u2019Antonino \u2019 Basilica, one of the pilgrims\u2019 stations along the\u00a0Via Francigena, with its \u2018Porta del Paradiso\u2019 (Heaven\u2019s Gate), \u2018 Santa Maria di Campagna\u2019 church which preserves, among others, frescoes by Pordenone, and San Savino Basilica with the 12th century mosaics representing the cycle of the months.Among the many places to visit in the streets of the city centre, San Sisto church, original home of the Raphaelesque\u00a0Sistine Madonna, hidden from sight on purpose, rich in frescoes, wrought iron works and 18th century decorations, while the Municipal Theatre, dedicated to Verdi and built by Lotario Tomba, is like a miniature \u2018Teatro alla Scala\u2019.You can\u2019t leave Piacenza without visiting Ricci Oddi Modern Art Gallery, which offers a complete view of Italian figurative art starting from the second half of the 19th century and which could recently exhibit again \u201cPortrait of a Lady\u201d by Gustav Klimt stolen in 1997 and mysteriously found in December 2019.Among the other remarkable places to visit there is the beautiful \u2018Palazzo Farnese\u2019, built by Vignola, where Palazzo Farnese Municipal Museums are located; here it is possible to admire the Etruscan liver, Botticelli\u2019s Tondo, while Alberoni Art Gallery displays the famous \u2018Ecce Homo\u2019 by Antonello da Messina.But taste is important too, so it is definitely worth trying at least one typical dish from Piacenza in the several restaurants and \u2018trattorie\u2019.\u00a0On the tableNot everybody knows that Piacenza is a real\u00a0\u2018food valley\u2019and that it produces the biggest amount of PDO cured meats and cheeses and D.O.C wines in Italy. \u2018State of the art\u2019 food and wines to taste like \u2018coppa\u2019, salami and pancetta; \u2018pissar\u00e9i e fas\u00f6\u2019, \u2018anolini\u2019 and \u2018tortelli con la coda\u2019, \u2018bomba di riso\u2019 (first courses) and \u2018piccula ad cavall\u2019 (second course). Everything must obviously be accompanied by wines from Piacenza only, among which the red \u2018Gutturnio\u2019 is the best known.\u00a0Keeping fitAlong the Po the cycle-pedestrian embankment allows you to enjoy the river landscape, while in the city center the Facsal area is worth of a visit, it\u2019s a tree-lined avenue built on the city walls, where you can walk, run, go by bike, or you can also just relax.Significant appointmentsBesides the rich Opera and Drama season at Piacenza\u2019s Municipal Theatre, Piacenza Jazz Fest , held in autumn, has become a nationally important event.\u00a0Useful information and adviceThe center of Piacenza has a Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL), with remote control active every day from 8.00 to 19.00. Near the historic center there are both parking tolls \u00a0and free parking next to the railway station. Tourist buses can do short stops in Piazza Cittadella and then park in the exchanger parkings.In the surroundingsFrom Piacenza you may easily reach all the magnificent\u00a0Castelli del Ducato di Parma e Piacenza\u00a0(Castles of the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza) open to the public, which characterise the territory of Piacenza, as well as the neo-gothic borough of Grazzano Visconti (about 20 Km away) which takes visitors back to the past. 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