Located in the center of the Po Valley, Piacenza is in the north western part of the Emilia region, just 40 km from Bologna and 67 km from Milan (Lombardy).
It is a quiet provincial city that is comfortable to live in. It houses the campuses of two major national universities, the Polytechnic University of Milan and the Catholic University of Sacro Cuore of Milan, thus being characterized by a strong national and international attractiveness.
The city of Piacenza and its surroundings offer opportunities for visits to important cultural and artistic sites, such as the Farnese Palace, the Ricci Oddi Gallery, the historic walls of the City, the basilica of Saint Maria of Campagna and the Alberoni College, which houses the famous painting Ecce Homo by Antonello da Messina and an important historical library.
Piacenza
A historically reserved city to be discovered, suitable for those looking for alternative historical and naturalistic paths. The province of Piacenza is full of castles, historic villages and valleys that reveal the beautiful views of the Trebbia, Arda, Aveto and Nure rivers to visitors.
Its territory is equipped with an efficient public bus and train transport system, which connects it to the main regional cities and also to many other national ones, in particular with the cities of northern Italy. The use of bicycles is also encouraged by the local public policies. Piacenza is an open city rich in events: there are plenty of places and initiatives for gathering for both young and older people, as well as gay-friendly venues!
Castello Piacenza
The main sectors of its economy belong to the areas of specialization including the agri-food sector, which boasts the highest concentration of D.O.P. (Protected Designation of Origins) and DOC (Controlled Denomination of Origins) in Italy; the mechatronics and motor engineering sector, thanks to the presence of Job, Nordmeccanica, Lafer, Mandelli, MCM, and Sadvik; the cultural and creative industries, thanks to the presence of Meba and other important companies active in the design world such as Davide Groppi-Italian Design Brands.
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