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Tenth edition of the Piacenza Jazz Festival

Sara Mantovani March 27, 2013

Lying on the pilgrim route Via Francigena, Fiorenzuola d’Arda is a rural village that was very important in the past and can offer few gems to the visitor also today. One for all the Piacenza Jazz fest that is taking place in April and May. Back for its tenth edition, this festival is one of… Continue Reading »

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A full immersion in Verdi’s opera

Sara Mantovani February 25, 2013

You already know that 2013 is the year for Verdi’s celebration and today we will propose you to spend a whole week-end together with the most popular Verdi’s opera: Rigoletto, La Traviata and Il Trovatore. Verdi will be honored with a double gift: with the tenor Giuseppe Filianoti, a Piacenza adoption along with other prestigious voices,… Continue Reading »

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A short break in a castle

Sara Mantovani February 15, 2013

Still in the Valentine’s day mood? Why not to think about a special weekend in a castle? Emilia Romagna region could offer you a wide choice of accomodations, luxury rooms belonged to a countess furnished with every comfort,  fireplaces nearby where secrets and conspiracies has been murmured .. and so on, a true fairy tale atmosphere!… Continue Reading »

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The via Emilia road

Sara Mantovani November 28, 2012

Today we will lead you along the Via Emilia road which is 329,300 Km long. In 187 B.C. the Roman state, under the command of Marco Emilio Lepido began the construction of the Via Aemilia, a road that connected Rimini to Piacenza. Apart being an important way of communication, the Via Emilia soon became the main… Continue Reading »

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The glorious days of the old stately homes – 1st part

Sara Mantovani November 21, 2012

The history of a town can be “read” and understood through the buildings that house its public authorities. Let’s start the journey! Piacenza is located in one of the most strategic places in Emilia-Romagna: it is situated on the right-hand bank of the Po where the Trebbia fl ows into the Great River, and all… Continue Reading »

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