What to do in Piacenza

Piacenza's main square showcases two striking 17th-century bronze horsemen flanked by the medieval Palazzo Gotico. Savour an espresso at a surrounding café while admiring the square's blend of architectural periods.

This Renaissance masterpiece houses Piacenza's Civic Museums with medieval frescoes and historical carriages. Explore the elegant loggias and intricate stucco work that reveal the grandeur of the ruling Farnese dynasty.

Piacenza Cathedral displays stunning Romanesque architecture with a pink Verona marble facade. Inside, towering pillars frame magnificent frescoes by Guercino and Morazzone illuminating biblical narratives.

This medieval fortress and Renaissance villa blend centuries of noble history in one captivating complex. Wander through period-furnished rooms and the elegant French-style garden with its classical statues.

Home to over 700 artworks from the 19th and 20th centuries, including the once-stolen Klimt masterpiece "Portrait of a Lady." Explore 19 exhibition rooms organised by artistic movements in naturally lit, spacious halls.

This 12th-century Romanesque masterpiece showcases stunning marble and sandstone carvings on its façade. Inside, climb 160 steps to view Guercino's magnificent dome frescoes depicting prophets and sibyls.

This 9th-century church showcases remarkable Renaissance art, including a copy of Raphael's 'Sistine Madonna'. Admire the intricate dome frescoes and inlaid wooden choir in its peaceful three-nave interior.

This Renaissance basilica showcases Pordenone's masterful frescoes throughout its dome and chapels. Climb to the dome on weekend afternoons for an intimate view of these 16th-century artistic treasures.