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Piacenza

Welcome to Piacenza, a hidden gem in Italy's Emilia-Romagna! Known for its rich history, charming piazzas, and mouthwatering food, this vibrant city offers delightful surprises at every corner. Explore its stunning Romanesque churches, savor local wines and the famous pasta, and wander through lively markets. Piacenza is a feast for the senses—so grab your fork and get ready for adventure!

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Culture4.6/5

Musei Civici di Palazzo Farnese

Culture4.6/5

Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta e Santa Giustina

Piacenza’s cathedral has a facade of white and pink marble, with fine details worked into the exterior. Inside, paintings fill the space beneath its soaring height.

Culture4.6/5

Basilica di Sant'Antonino

Culture4.6/5

Basilica di Santa Maria di Campagna

Landmark4.7/5

Palazzo Gotico

Landmark4.8/5

Teatro Filodrammatici

Culture4.6/5

Galleria d'Arte Moderna Ricci Oddi

Culture4.8/5

KRONOS Museo della Cattedrale di Piacenza - Salita alla cupola del Guercino

Culture4.7/5

PICCOLO MUSEO DELLA POESIA nella ex Chiesa di San Cristoforo

Nestled in the historic ex Chiesa di San Cristoforo, the PICCOLO MUSEO DELLA POESIA captivates visitors with its enchanting collection of poetry artifacts, celebrating the timeless art of verse in a breathtaking setting.

Landmark4.8/5

Spazio Rosso Tiziano

Landmark4.4/5

Parco della Galleana

Nestled in Piacenza, Parco della Galleana offers a serene escape with lush greenery, scenic walking paths, and vibrant local wildlife, making it an ideal spot for relaxation and leisurely strolls amidst nature’s beauty.

Landmark4.2/5

Montecucco Park

Landmark4.4/5

Fiume Po

Shop3.8/5

Zara

Zara, located at Via XX Settembre, 97-105 in Piacenza, is iconic for its trendy fashion collections and chic ambiance, making it a must-visit for style enthusiasts and shoppers alike.

Culture4.5/5

Basilica San Francesco d'Assisi - Piacenza

Basilica San Francesco d'Assisi in Piacenza captivates visitors with its stunning Gothic architecture and exquisite frescoes, making it a must-visit destination that beautifully reflects the city's rich artistic and spiritual heritage.

Culture4.6/5

Santuario della Beata Vergine di Caravaggio

Nestled in Codogno, Santuario della Beata Vergine di Caravaggio captivates visitors with its stunning Baroque architecture and rich history, housing revered artworks that celebrate devotion and spirituality.

Culture4.7/5

PalabancaEventi (già Palazzo Galli)

Nestled in the heart of Piacenza, PalabancaEventi showcases stunning architecture and hosts vibrant cultural events, making it a must-visit destination for art lovers and event-goers alike.

Landmark4.7/5

Teatro Gioia

Eat4.2/5

Callegari dal 1961

Eat$$$4.8/5

Il Panino Gourmet

Stays

Stay4.35/5

B&B HOTEL Piacenza

B&B HOTEL Piacenza in Piacenza offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, bidets, hairdryers, work desks, free toiletries, showers, and wardrobes. Each room includes a TV for guest entertainment. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and paid on-site private parking. A buffet breakfast is available each morning. Reception staff speak English and Italian. Palazzo Anguissola di Grazzano is a 9-minute walk away, while Palazzo Landi - Tribunale di Piacenza lies less than 1 km from the hotel. Other nearby sites include Palazzo Vescovile and Palazzo Appiani d'Aragona. Milan Linate Airport is 63 km distant.

Stay$$$4.3/5

Il cortiletto

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Il cortiletto offers pet-friendly accommodation in Piacenza, 45 km from Pavia. Private parking is available on site. Each room at this guest house is air conditioned and is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower and bidet. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. The breakfast is not provided in property. You will find a cash machine at the property. Salsomaggiore Terme is 34 km from this guest house, while Cremona is 27 km away. The nearest airport is Parma International Airport, 53 km from the property.

Stay$$$$4.25/5

Grande Albergo Roma

Grande Albergo Roma is in the heart of Piacenza, a short walk away from Piazza Cavalli square and the Teatro Municipale. All rooms offer free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Albergo Roma has a large supervised car park, with direct access from the lobby. On site you will also find a bar, restaurant, and a 24-hour reception. Roma Grande Albergo is located just 30 minutes' drive from Milan city centre and Linate airport.

Stay4.3/5

Hotel Nord

Hotel Nord is in Guardamiglio, just outside the exit of the A1 Autostrada del Sole motorway and a 30-minute drive from Milan. All rooms offer air conditioning and free internet. Parking is free. Your room at Nord Hotel is complete with air conditioning, a 32-inch satellite TV, and a minibar. Free Wi-Fi and free wired internet are available. The Visconti Restaurant is open for dinner, and serves a wide selection of international and Italian dishes. Breakfast is buffet-style and includes fresh food. Free bicycles are provided at reception, and there is a 24-hour business centre with free personal computer, scanner, and printer. The professional team of staff can provide tourist and travel info.

Stay$$$$4.15/5

Best Western Park Hotel

This property offers a Special Protection Program, a strict program of precise safeguards dedicated to our guests and our staff. Located in a green area around a 5-minute drive from Piacenza centre, Best Western Park Hotel is 7 km from the A1 motorway exit. It offers free parking and free Wi-Fi. The spacious and air-conditioned rooms at Park Hotel feature satellite TV and a minibar. The private bathrooms come with a bath and toiletries. The hotel’s La Veranda restaurant serves Italian cuisine and specialities from the Emilia Romagna region. It has an outdoor terrace ideal where appetisers are served. Local wines and liqueurs are also available. Services at this Best Western include free bike rental and a wellness area featuring a sauna and a gym. Various massages can be booked. The hotel is 5 km from Piacenza Station.

Stay$$$$4.2/5

Hotel Ovest

Located 3 km from Piacenza city centre and a 5-minute drive from the A1 Motorway Exit, Hotel Ovest offers free bike rental, a fitness centre, and elegantly furnished rooms. Your room at the Ovest Hotel has a contemporary design and features free internet access and a Smart TV with Sky channels. It is air conditioned, with a minibar and laptop safe. Guests have free access to the Ovest's gym. The 24-hour internet point is also free and comes with a scanner and printer. Breakfast is buffet style and made with only the freshest natural ingredients. Farnese Restaurant serves a mix of Italian and international cuisine as well as specialities from the Emilia-Romagna region.

Stay$$$$4.15/5

Hotel Stadio

The Stadio Hotel is a modern property 500 metres from Piacenza's Garilli Stadium. It offers free parking, and great bus links to the city centre, 3 km away. The rooms offer free WiFi. All rooms come with elegant parquet floors, a private bathroom with shower, and individually controlled air conditioning. Each features a LED TV with satellite channels. An international breakfast buffet is served daily at the property. The multilingual staff at the 24-hour reception can help you to arrange your visits in Piacenza and the surrounding area, and recommend the best restaurants.

Stay$$3.4/5

Residence Corso Europa

Located in Piacenza, Residence Corso Europa features self-catering apartments with access to the communal garden. Guests will find several shops and restaurants within 500 metres of the property. All apartments come with basic furnishings. Each has a bathroom equipped with free toiletries. The Leonardo Garilli Stadium and the public swimming pool are a 10-minute walk from the property. The Galleana Park is 200 metres away. A bus to Piacenza centre stops 500 metres from Residence Corso Europa. The medieval town of Castell’Arquato is a 30-minute drive away. Free bike and motorbike indoor parking is provided.

Stay$$$3.15/5

Idea Hotel Piacenza

Set just 200 metres from the Piacenza Ovest exit of the A21 Motorway, the 3-star Idea Hotel Piacenza offers air-conditioned rooms with satellite flat-screen TV. These classic-style rooms are soundproofed and come with a minibar and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Idea Hotel is 4 km from the historic centre of Piacenza.

Stay$$2.7/5

Hotel Astor

Hotel Astor is right in the centre of Piacenza, 200 metres from Piacenza Train Station and 600 metres from Piacenza Cathedral. Rooms are air conditioned and feature an LCD satellite TV. Breakfast is buffet style and is served every morning in an area that includes a breakfast corner and reception. The Astor is less than a 15-minute drive from the exit of the A1 and A21 motorways.

Stay3.9/5

Hotel City Piacenza

Stay3.4/5

Euro Hotel

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216 h

Discover Italy driving a Ferrari/Milan-Tuscany-Amalfi Coast

Come to discover the beauty of Italy driving your Ferrari or Lamborghini. For us luxury means simply “An unforgettable experience“ Each travel is fully customized for Customer’s wishes. Our purpose it’s to give the Top of service in terms of assistance, leisure and conciergerie. A travel trough the best Italian scenario in terms of: cooking, art, design, fashion, architecture and breathtaking landscape. Our staff talk perfectly English-Russian-Portuguese-Spanish and will take care of refueling, cleaning and technical assistance for your Top Car The tour director is an expert of Ferrari as well as Lamborghini, always in contact by a powerful radio with our guest. He will physically lead you among enchanting hills and never ending curves at the wheel oh his powerful sport staff car, transporting separately your luggage. Our tour director is also certified sport driver instructor, a trusted person available in case you need for re-schedule,itinerary and to carry out all of your requests.

$34,160.65

2 h 30 mins

Dining Experience at a local's Home in Guardamiglio with Show Cooking

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Varese treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

$96.79

Milan Private Tour with a Local Guide

Your expert local guide will show you the city's highlights and hidden gems. On this walking tour you will be able to see a lot of places within a short timeframe. Apart from explaining the sights, your guide can provide insight into the history and culture of the city and the country in general. The focus of this tour is to see the city through the eyes of a local. This private tour can be customized according to your personal preferences. Sightseeing points to visit can be agreed upon in advance or discussed when meeting up. Therefore, the sightseeing points listed below in the itinerary are just an example of what is possible. Your guide can suggest other sightseeing points that better suit your interests. Please note that this is a tour with a local person or expat, not with a tour guide who has detailed historical knowledge. If such knowledge is important to you, you should book another tour.

$54.92

8 h

Lake Maggiore Tour with Pickup and Dropoff Included

This private tour will take you to Lake Maggiore, one of the beautiful lakes around Milan. Your day will begin with pick-up by a private driver from your hotel. In about an hour and a half you will reach the city of Stresa and from there you will take a small ferry to Isola Bella, the most famous of the fascinating Borromean Islands, located in the middle of Lake Maggiore. Isola Bella is dominated by the Borromeo Palace, a residence that between 1700 and mid-1800 was visited by Napoleon and his wife Joséphine de Beauharnais, the Princess of Wales and many other members of the European aristocracy. The Villa has a spectacular Italian garden that looks like a paradise rising from the waters of the lake. Here you can also stop for lunch in a typical restaurant overlooking the lake. With another short boat ride (about 10 minutes) you will return to the shores of the lake where your driver will be waiting for you to return to Milan

$489.64

8 h

Tour of Turin Egyptian Museum Royal Palace and Mole Antonelliana

Discover Turin, a jewel in the Italian Alps, on this 8-hour tour dedicated to its historical and cultural treasures. Start with a guided tour of the Egyptian Museum, one of the largest Collections in the world, before strolling through the Roman Quadrilateral and admiring the Palatine Gate. Visit the Royal Palace and Baroque works such as Palazzo Madama and the Royal Church of San Lorenzo. End the day with a panoramic view from the Mole Antonelliana, symbol of Turin, for a total immersion in its rich artistic and architectural heritage. - Visit the Egyptian Museum with over 40,000 historical artifacts - Walk in the Roman Quadrilatero and visit to Palazzo Madama - Discover the Royal Palace and the Royal Church of San Lorenzo - Climb to the Mole Antonelliana for a panoramic view of the city

$555.68

2 h

Hello Piacenza: Private 2-Hour Intro City Walk with Local Guide

Get introduced to Piacenza in the most authentic way: through its highlights, history, local flavors, and with a trusted local guide by your side. Along the way, you’ll explore iconic landmarks such as the Palazzo Gotico on Piazza Cavalli and the Romanesque Duomo, as well as local favorites and hidden corners loved by locals. Engaging anecdotes and personal insights from your local guide will connect Piacenza’s history, culture, and tradition, bringing the city to life in an authentic and memorable way. To complete the experience, enjoy a tasting of a local specialty. Whether sweet, savory, or regional, you’ll taste a real part of Piacenza’s everyday culture and traditions. By the end of the tour, you’ll have a great introduction to Piacenza, its local culture, and how to explore it on your own. You’ll walk away with personal recommendations and local tips on where to eat and what to see next, helping you make the most of your time in the city.