Piacenza, Provincial capital in Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Description
Piacenza is a provincial capital in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, located on the banks of the Po River where it meets the Trebbia. The medieval streets and squares partly follow the ancient Roman city plan with its central forum and main axial crossing.
History
The Roman colony of Placentia was founded in 218 BC as a fortified base against the Gauls and Carthaginians during the Second Punic War. In the Middle Ages, the city became a free commune and developed into an important trading center with political ties to the Papacy and Lombard noble families.
Culture
The name derives from Latin Placentia, meaning agreeable or pleasant. Piazza Cavalli with its 17th-century equestrian statues now serves as a meeting point for residents and a venue for markets and events.
Practical
The city center is easy to explore on foot, as most landmarks lie within the historic city walls. Bicycle paths along the Po offer a quiet way to discover the surroundings and river banks.
Did you know?
The city was the birthplace of several Roman emperors, including Galba in 3 BC. Today, archaeological remains beneath modern buildings testify to this ancient importance and offer insights into Roman urban life.
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Emilia-Romagna in Italy has towns like Bologna, Modena, Parma, and Ravenna. Old squares, cathedrals, and historic arcades tell many years of history. The region has several sites listed by UNESCO. These include the Byzantine mosaics in Ravenna, the porticoes in Bologna, and the buildings in Modena....
Piacenza Cathedral
211 m
Palazzo Farnese
694 m
Horses of Mochi
619 m
San Sisto, Piacenza
977 m
Basilica di Santa Maria di Campagna
1.7 km
Basilica di Sant'Antonino
408 m
Palazzo del Comune
624 m
Galleria d'arte moderna Ricci Oddi
694 m
Nure
9.2 km
San Francesco Church
517 m
Piacenza cable-stayed bridge
4.8 km
Collegio Alberoni
2.6 km
Basilica of San Savino, Piacenza
133 m
Teatro Municipale
519 m
Piacenza railway bridge
1.4 km
Giuseppe Nicolini Conservatory
680 m
San Giovanni in Canale, Piacenza
969 m
San Donnino Church
598 m
San Bartolomeo
1.3 km
Sant'Agostino, Piacenza
635 mKronos - Cathedral Museum of Piacenza
129 m
Organo della basilica di Santa Maria in Campagna a Piacenza
1.7 kmPalazzo Costa, Piacenza
153 mCimitero di Piacenza
1.9 km
Palazzo della Prefettura, Piacenza
850 m
Biblioteca comunale Passerini-Landi
412 m
Teatro Comunale dei Filodrammatici
687 m
Archivio di Stato di Piacenza
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