Palazzo Comunale in Piacenza
This palace, also known as Il Gotico, was built in 1281 as the city hall. It is built in the style of Lombardy broletto — that is, a place where all the townspeople could gather, and where elected rulers lived at the same time.
Basilica of Santa Maria di Campagna
This Roman Catholic basilica was built in Renaissance style in 1522-1528 by a local guild. Before that, an ancient temple dedicated to St. Mary of Campagnola stood on this site, and it housed a wooden statue of the Madonna and Child of the 14th century.
Piacenza City Theatre
A fine example of late 18th century architecture, the Teatro Municipal in Piacenza was opened in 1804. The theater building was designed by architect Lothario Tomba, a local native who, among other things, built the Governor’s palace on Cavalli Square.
The Duomo in Piacenza
This stunning Roman Catholic cathedral was built in Piacenza between 1122 and 1233 and is considered one of the most remarkable examples of Roman cathedrals in northern Italy. The total length of the building is 85 m, the width of the facade is 32 m.
Palazzo Farnese
This monumental palace on the banks of the Po River was built in 1556. Ottavio Farnese, Duke of Castro and Parma, who became Duke of Piacenza. Ottavio decided to set up his residence here, probably because he felt safer because of the presence of the Spanish garrison.