One of the first Roman colonies in northern Italy and Julius Caesar’s long-time headquarters, Piacenza (PEE-ah-CHEN-za; pop. 95,132) has the atmosphere and perfect walkability of a small town with the shopping and museums of a big city. Shoppers seeking the latest fashions wander down Corso Vittorio Emanuele II and Via XX Settembre. Those looking for respite relax in Piazza Duomo or pack Piazza dei Cavalli during concerts. Modern art enthusiasts enjoy the collection of Italian work at the Galleria Ricci Oddi. Though Piacenza is reluctant to encourage a tourist economy, it was recently voted one of Italy’s most hospitable cities and is an ideal stop on the way to Parma or Milan.
Trains from P. Marconi to: Bologna (2hr., 7 per day 5:31am-11:46pm, €7.70); Milan (1hr., 66 per day 4:15am-11:12pm, €5); Parma (45min., 3 per hr. 5:31am-11:46pm, €3.35); Turin (2hr., ...more
From the train station, cross the piazza to Viale dei Mille, and turn right on Via Giulio Alberoni. Make a right at Via Roma and then turn left on Via Daveri, which leads to Piazza Duomo. From there, a ...more
There are few affordable accommodations in Piacenza, though the tourist office can help with reservations. From C. Vittorio Emanuele, turn right on V. del Tempio to reach Protezione della Giovane , ...more
Piazza dei Cavalli, the central square, is named for the two 17th-century equestrian statues that grace the piazza in tribute to Duke Rannucio I and his father, Duke Alessandro Farnese. The true jewel ...more
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