Piacenza is a little-known city, but it is a little gem. Founded in 218 BC by the Romans, it has a splendid square, Piazza Cavalli, with historical monuments: the Palazzo Gotico, the Baroque equestrian statues of the Farnese family, the medieval Chiesa di San Francesco, and the Duomo, Romanesque, with the dome frescoed by the famous Guercino. At Palazzo Farnese you can visit the museums (archaeological, art gallery with Botticelli's tondo, weapons room, and Europe's third-largest carriage museum). Don't miss the beautiful Chiesa di Santa Maria di Campagna with frescoes by Pordenone.
Unmissable things to do
- Visit the historic center
- Visit the Musei di Palazzo Farnese
- Visit the Galleria Ricci Oddi, where you can admire the Ritratto di Signora by Klimt
- Taste the delicious Piacenza cuisine
- Visit the hillside villages
- Go cycling along the banks of the Po
Where to eat and drink
You can eat well everywhere.
Where to stay
City center or the Piacenza hills.
Things to know before you go
For any information, contact the ufficio del turismo di Piacenza (IAT Piacenza).