What to do near Carpaneto Piacentino, PC

In Vigolo Marchese, a Romanesque complex suspended in time

A fascinating ensemble consisting of the church of St. John the Baptist and a three-lobed building that was first a pagan temple and then a baptistery.

Grazzano Visconti and the unreal magic of the 15th century

The city Nuov'antica

Fiorenzuola d'Arda, Collegiate Church of San Fiorenzo

Fiorenzuola is not only a tollbooth on the A1 but also a charming town with a splendid Gothic collegiate church full of late 15th-century frescoes, an important stop on the Via Francigena.

Italy's smallest theater

A trompe-l'oeil for the tiny stage and only 12 spectators-a gem with an oriental flavor in Vigoleno Castle, itself a treasure chest of a thousand Wonders.

Vigoleno, a plunge into the Middle Ages

On the slopes of Colle Santo Stefano is the fortified complex of Vigoleno, one of the most fascinating medieval villages in Italy

The Abbey of Chiaravalle della Colomba

Beautiful red-brick Cistercian abbey that stands out in the green countryside of Piacenza

The Basilica of San Savino in Piacenza and its treasures

Discovering a beautiful Romanesque church with beautiful mosaics and a striking crypt

The Basilica of Sant'Antonino in Piacenza

The great basilica with the most beautiful bell tower in the city, and the atrium of Paradise

The cathedral of Piacenza, from the dome to the crypt

One of the most beautiful medieval buildings in the Po Valley, rich in frescoes and curiosities

Piacenza, the Gothic Palace

Piacenza sports the most beautiful town hall in the Po Valley. It dates from the late 13th century and stands out in the midst of the bustling square with its mighty pillars, Gothic arches and snow-white marble.

The Romanesque Basilica of St. Euphemia, in Piacenza

Beautiful Romanesque church with spectacular three-arched entrance and extraordinary capitals; on the left, evil, with monstrous beings; on the right, good, with heavenly vegetation. Solemn interior.