Piacenza Civic Museum, museum in Palazzo Farnese, Piacenza, Italy
Description
The Musei civici di Palazzo Farnese is a museum housed in a historic palace in central Piacenza that displays various collections. The building contains art galleries, archaeological objects, historical weapons, sculptures, ceramics, and a carriage collection in the basement.
History
Palazzo Farnese was built centuries ago as a residence for local dukes and was later converted into a museum. The building preserves objects from different eras, from prehistory through Roman times to the Middle Ages and later the Risorgimento period.
Culture
The museum displays collections gathered over centuries by families from Piacenza, particularly the Spolverini family and their paintings. Visitors see how local art and craftsmanship shaped the city's life and which works mattered to artists like Botticelli.
Practical
The museum is located at Piazza Cittadella in the center, where it is easy to find, and is open Tuesday through Sunday. There are affordable entrance fees and nearby the square you will find cafes and shops to relax after your visit.
Did you know?
A remarkable feature is the underground carriage collection with models from the 18th and 19th centuries, including rare British carriages. These historical vehicles show how travel and transportation looked in earlier times.
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