(Translated by Google) For now only seen from the outside... and it is, truly imposing and majestic... I believe that if they had finished it what it would have become... in any case if you are in the area, stop by, even just to see it from the outside. (Original) Per ora visto solo dall' esterno...ed è, veramente imponente e maestoso... credo che se lo avessero finito cosa sarebbe divenuto...in ogni caso se siete nei dintorni, fateci un salto, anche solo per vederlo dall' esterno.

(Translated by Google) Simply crazy, an endless collection of archaeological finds, paintings, stuccos, wooden statues, splendid carriages that will make your head spin and so much more...we didn't manage to see everything in 6 hours!! The staff at the ticket office and in the rooms are extremely courteous and competent. Absolutely not to be missed. (Original) Semplicemente pazzesco una collezione infinita di reperti archeologici, dipinti, stucchi, statue lignee, splendide carrozze da far girare la testa e tanto altro...noi in 6 ore non siamo riusciti a vedere tutto!! Il personale alla biglietteria e nelle sale è estremamente cortese e competente. Assolutamente da non perdere.

(Translated by Google) Architecture • Style: Monumental Renaissance, simple and stately. • The building is massive, with a stark brick façade and a large inner courtyard. • It was never fully completed – two more wings were originally planned. ⸻ 🖼️ Museums and exhibitions inside Palazzo Farnese 1. Musei Civici di Piacenza – Municipal Museums: They occupy a large part of the palace and include: 🛡️ Medieval and Renaissance Museum • Armor, weapons, elements of sacred architecture, sarcophagi, and insignia of power. 🖌️ Pinacoteca (Picture Gallery) • Paintings from the 13th to the 18th centuries, including works by Botticelli, Procaccini, Van Dyck, and Carracci. 🛕 Archaeological Museum • The famous Bronze Age chariot (Carro di Piacenza) – a unique artifact from the 8th century BC in Europe. • Etruscan and Roman exhibits. 📜 Museum of Documents and Maps • Historical books, documents, seals, and maps of Piacenza. ⸻ Beautiful ruin xD 🎯 Why is it worth visiting? • It's not just a palace, but a whole capsule of the history of Piacenza and the region – from prehistory to the Baroque. • You can feel the power and ambition of the Farnese family, who produced a pope (Paul III) and dreamed of creating their own duchy. (Original) Architektura • Styl: renesans monumentalny, prosty i dostojny. • Budynek jest ogromny, z surową ceglaną fasadą i dużym dziedzińcem wewnętrznym. • Nigdy nie został w pełni ukończony – pierwotnie planowano dwa skrzydła więcej. ⸻ 🖼️ Muzea i ekspozycje wewnątrz Palazzo Farnese 1. Musei Civici di Piacenza – Muzea Miejskie: Zajmują dużą część pałacu i obejmują: 🛡️ Muzeum średniowieczne i renesansowe • Zbroje, broń, elementy architektury sakralnej, sarkofagi, insygnia władzy. 🖌️ Pinakoteka (Galeria obrazów) • Obrazy od XIII do XVIII wieku, m.in. Botticelli, Procaccini, Van Dyck, Carracci. 🛕 Muzeum Archeologiczne • Słynny rydwan z epoki brązu (Carro di Piacenza) – unikalny w skali Europy artefakt z VIII w. p.n.e. • Eksponaty etruskie i rzymskie. 📜 Muzeum dokumentów i map • Historyczne księgi, dokumenty, pieczęcie i plany Piacenzy. ⸻ Piękna ruina xD 🎯 Dlaczego warto? • To nie tylko pałac, ale cała kapsuła historii Piacenzy i regionu – od prehistorii po barok. • Można poczuć potęgę i ambicje rodziny Farnese, która wydała papieża (Paweł III) i marzyła o stworzeniu własnego księstwa.

Such underestimated place, the amount of art pieces and the quality is astonishing, e made the mistake to go only 2 hours before closing time but you need at least double to see everything

(Translated by Google) I went there to see the concert and took the opportunity to visit the Palazzo Farnese. (Original) Ci sono stato per vedere il concerto e nell'occasione ho approfittando per visitare il Palazzo Farnese.

(Translated by Google) What a lovely place! I was here for a concert in the summer. The palace has a truly stunning courtyard! (Original) Luogo incantevole! Sono stata in questo luogo per un concerto in estate. Il palazzo ha una corte davvero stupenda!

(Translated by Google) A nice surprise. Great organization for outdoor concerts (Original) Una bella sorpresa. Ottima organizzazione per concerti all'aperto

How would an Englishperson like a square dedicated to Alessandro Farnese, the then Duke of Parma who hoped to invade England with the Armada? Nice square with cafes and eateries.

The square during the morning market is full of stands with clothes. Afternoon the square is empty and looks much more nicer :-)

This place Itz so beautiful,it really main for tourist visit,it's like a playground and it's a place that you can sit and relax ,here we have a lot of shops, even and Saturday and Wednesday ,they do have market in which you can buy cheap items here, I mean to said. Piacenza is the best place to live

Small but a clean and nice city, walking distance everywhere, walking n the Piazza Cavalli was a real and nice moment, somewhere you can smell the candles from the church, somewhere you can smell the chestnuts, somewhere the smoke of a light cigarette, not to crowded which makes the place really quiet, lots of shops open till late , a real Italian place where is a pleasure to have a evening with family or friends

A typical Italian main market place of historical core of cities. The must see place of Piacenza.

Splendid building built in 1281, an expression of the wealth of the city in the 12th and 13th century. On the corners are large equestrian sculptures

Lovely Christmas lights and good vibes

(Translated by Google) The Gothic Palace, or Town Hall, is an icon of Piacenza, dominating Piazza Cavalli with its majestic medieval architecture. Built in the 13th century, it combines the elegance of Lombard Gothic architecture with the warmth of Piacenza brick and stone. A symbol of the era's civic power, it now hosts events and exhibitions, serving as the vibrant beating heart of the city. (Original) Il Palazzo Gotico, o Palazzo Comunale, è un'icona di Piacenza che domina Piazza Cavalli con la sua maestosa architettura medievale. Costruito nel XIII secolo, unisce l'eleganza del gotico lombardo al calore del mattone piacentino e della pietra. Simbolo del potere civile dell'epoca, oggi ospita eventi e mostre, fungendo da vibrante cuore pulsante della città.

(Translated by Google) Piacenza's ancient town hall, also known as "the Gothic," is a remarkable example of medieval architecture. Built in the 13th century in the Lombard Gothic style, it features a marble loggia and arches on the ground floor. The main floor is in terracotta, embellished with triple lancet windows and crowned with swallow-tailed battlements. A niche in the portico houses a statue of the Madonna and Child, contemporary with the building. The large meeting room on the first floor is open only for temporary events and performances. (Original) L'antico palazzo comunale di Piacenza, noto anche come "il Gotico", è un esempio notevole di architettura medioevale. L'edificio fu edificato nel tredicesimo secolo, secondo lo stile gotico lombardo. Simbolo del potere cittadino, esso si presenta con un loggiato marmoreo e archi al pian terreno. Il piano nobile è in cotto, abbellito da trifore e coronato da merlatura a coda di rondine. In una nicchia del portico è inserita la statua di una Madonna col Bambino, coeva al palazzo. La grande sala delle riunioni al primo piano è aperta solo per eventi e manifestazioni temporanee.

(Translated by Google) Very nice to look at from the outside, inside it is an empty hall with marble decorated walls. They use it as a conference room and also for chess tournaments! (Original) Molto bello da vedere da fuori, all'interno é un salone vuoto con pareti decorate in marmo. La usano come sala convegni e anche per tornei di scacchi!

(Translated by Google) The façade of the Palazzo Gotico in Piacenza is an excellent example of northern Italian secular Gothic – striking, symmetrical, and highly geometric. Below are its detailed characteristics: ⸻ 🎨 Characteristics of the Façade of the Palazzo Gotico (Piacenza) 🧱 1. Materials and Colors • Red brick dominates the upper part of the façade – typical of Lombard Gothic. • White marble in the lower section creates a strong contrast – elegant, decorative, typical of urban architecture from the late 13th century. ⸻ 🏛 2. Horizontal Division (Two-Story Composition) 🔸 Lower Floor (Loggia): • Consists of six large pointed-arch arcades supported by massive marble columns with simple capitals. • This is an open public space – typical of Gothic town halls in Italy (broletto). 🔸 Upper Floor: • Built of brick, with rhythmically arranged tripartite pointed-arch windows (so-called biforia or triforia with tracery). • The windows have a light, openwork structure that breaks the heaviness of the structure. ⸻ 🧱 3. Cornice and Battlement (Clanterns) • The façade is crowned with a decorative battlement – a row of brick "teeth" (merlons), giving the building a fortified character. • Symbolically refers to the strength of the city's power. ⸻ 🛡 4. Heraldic Elements and Inscriptions • The façade displays the coats of arms of the city of Piacenza and the nobles. • A foundation inscription from 1281, recalling the founder – Alberto Scotto, is often found there. (Original) Fasada Palazzo Gotico w Piacenzy to doskonały przykład północnowłoskiego gotyku świeckiego – efektowna, symetryczna i silnie zgeometryzowana. Poniżej jej szczegółowa charakterystyka: ⸻ 🎨 Charakterystyka fasady Palazzo Gotico (Piacenza) 🧱 1. Materiały i kolorystyka • Czerwona cegła dominuje w górnej części fasady — typowe dla gotyku lombardzkiego. • Biały marmur w dolnej partii tworzy silny kontrast – elegancki, dekoracyjny, typowy dla budownictwa miejskiego z końca XIII wieku. ⸻ 🏛 2. Podział poziomy (dwukondygnacyjna kompozycja) 🔸 Dolna kondygnacja (loggia): • Tworzy ją sześć dużych ostrołukowych arkad, wspartych na masywnych marmurowych kolumnach z prostymi kapitelami. • To otwarta przestrzeń publiczna — typowa dla gotyckich ratuszy we Włoszech (broletto). 🔸 Górna kondygnacja: • Zbudowana z cegły, z rytmicznie rozmieszczonymi trójdzielnymi oknami ostrołukowymi (tzw. biforia lub triforia z maswerkami). • Okna mają lekką, ażurową strukturę, która przełamuje ciężkość bryły. ⸻ 🧱 3. Gzyms i krenelaż (blankowanie) • Fasadę wieńczy dekoracyjny krenelaż – rząd ceglanych „zębów” (merlonów), nadający budowli warowny charakter. • Symbolicznie odwołuje się do siły władzy miejskiej. ⸻ 🛡 4. Elementy heraldyczne i inskrypcje • Na fasadzie widoczne są herby miasta Piacenzy i możnowładców. • Często znajduje się tam napis fundacyjny z 1281 roku, przypominający o fundatorze – podescie Alberto Scotto.

(Translated by Google) The palace is in excellent condition. Beautiful arches. The entire space, hosting various events, is open to the historic square, which adds a "wow" effect to this place. If you are already in Piacenza, come and check it out! Tour time: 5 minutes. (Original) Pałac utrzymany w świetnym stanie. Piękne sklepienia łukowe. Cała przestrzeń, goszcząca różne eventy, otwarta jest na zabytkowy plac co dodaje efektu „wow” temu miejscu. Jak już jesteś w Piacenzie przyjedź i sprawdź! Czas zwiedzania: 5 minut.

(Translated by Google) Historic building with unique architecture (Original) Palazzo storico con architettura particolare

(Translated by Google) Sunset Wine Event 2025 (Original) Manifestazione tramonto di vino 2025

Relaxing afternoon, Small but organized museum. (paid parking nearby)

A great place to spend a couple of hours in Piacenza. Better with a guide. The ladies and the boy at the reception are very helpful.

Nice galleria, mainly from Italian artists. They have also one painting from Gustav Klimt. Great descriptions and youtube videos are available in English too.

What eclectic and interesting collection! And a great mystery solved and a masterpiece in its rightful place. It’s not a big gallery, but you’ll need time to really take in the beauty of the work.

Modern art gallery with fantastic art painting and sculpture!For adults full price is near 8 euro per visit. Highly recommended!

I expected much more original pieces di Klimt… But, even in Vienna, I couldn’t see “Beethoven Frieze” such close, it is worth to go see this show.

enchanting gallery and kind staff. i went there on a thursday morning, it was empty and incredibly quiet, therefore the experience was really enjoyable.

Am not there always on prayers day.

Nice Christmas theater inside:)

Thought the crypt mosaic was actually a bit disappointing.

One of catholic sanctuary

Ok

It was awesum

(Translated by Google) I visited the Basilica of San Savino after many years of living in Piacenza, I had not seen it yet, but it was really worth a visit, a church with a thousand-year history given that the first construction was made in 903, the most beautiful part of the church is certainly the crypt with its splendid mosaic floor. (Original) Ho fatto visita alla Basilica di San Savino dopo tanti anni che abito a Piacenza, non l'avevo ancora vista, ma meritava davvero una visita una Chiesa con una storia millenaria visto che la prima costruzione è stata fatta nel 903, la parte più bella della Chiesa e sicuramente la cripta con il suo splendido pavimento a mosaico

We have been coming to Piacenza the last four years and I’m so sad that we didn’t know about this place until this year. Such a cool space and a really fun team that runs the restaurant. Very fresh and delicious food. I had the vegan tasting menu and it was fantastic, especially the dessert. We brought our baby and they were very accommodating. Highly recommend getting a reservation.

Loved it. Excellent food, very good service. The waiter took his time to explain the wine options and the cheese plate. Family of 4 with 2 teenagers, our daughter being vegetarian. Everybody loved it

Really nice place with a modern, industrial but cosy ambience. The food was delicious. We enjoyed the stay!

Exceeded expectations. Especially the dishes with fish on the menu are out of this world, really really good. Some of the other dishes I was less impressed by. The local wine list superb, especially the Merum Gutternio wine. Atmosphere good, look and feel modern rustic. I highly recommend, and I'm spoiled.

I was pleasantly surprised by how good the food is . I had a pasta and a main course for lunch. You could choose one or 2 main courses and I did 2. The pasta was simple but very tasty. Services were great and pace well.

Worthy a Michelin star! Found by accident, great place to have lunch or dinner, delicious, creative kitchen, casual atmoshere.

Such nice vibes! The service was amazing and the food as well. We enjoyed trying different things and everything was very satisfying!

The waiter was extremely unfriendly, even to our children. Understandably they don’t speak English. But they practically spit on you for not speaking Italian. I usually don’t write reviews but I had to for this one. Do not come here as a tourist. They don’t want you there.

The service was good but very slow. They served my entrecot almost cold and the meat wasn't soft, it was very hard , I barely cut it. I was disappointed. The atmosphere was nice and very traditional. The house's wine was very tasty.

Very nice ristorante with excellent food and service. We had selfmade pasta and a green salad and Tiramisu for desert. All tasted great! We surely enjoyed our stay in d'una Volta!!!

The restaurant doen’t look great and it is not really maintained but the food is excellent.

Great food, cosy atmosphere!

Absolutely fantastic. We had lunch here and ate the best Pisarei e Fasò (Piacenza traditional dish) I've ever tried. The owners are lovely and they know how to take are of their customers! Good value for money

One of our favorite restaurants in Piacenza. Not giving it 5 stars because they did not have the gnocchi fritto which is why we specifically went there. Still a good meal

It is a humble seeming place and location, but the food here is cooked with love and passion that is both nourishing and delicious. I have lived in Piacenza for two years but prior to last week I had never been to this place. Since that time, I returned almost every day with my parents, who both enjoyed this restaurant and insisted that we go back again. I was taken aback at first because of the quality; this place seems as though it would belong on the side of the road in a hill town somewhere, and not in the city of Piacenza. There is both a standard menu and a list of daily specials. I tried both and so far everything has been outstanding. The raviolis and pastas (tortelli, in particular) are my favorites, but I don't think you can go wrong. I also appreciate the ease with which you can order a decent salad here. The lunch service with Deborah was also excellent. It gets pretty crowded for lunch, but I haven't been for dinner. I hope to return in a few months.

Trattoria Da Vittorio is an absolute gem of an Italian restaurant. From the moment I stepped inside, I felt like I had been transported to Italy. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with rustic decor that exudes charm. The restaurant's cozy ambiance sets the perfect stage for a delightful dining experience. The menu at Trattoria Da Vittorio is a true testament to authentic Italian cuisine. Each dish is a masterpiece of flavor and craftsmanship. The ingredients are fresh, and the attention to detail in the preparation is evident. One of the standout dishes was the homemade pasta. The pasta was cooked to perfection, and the sauces were rich and bursting with flavor. It was like a culinary journey through Italy with every bite. The service was top-notch, with attentive staff who were passionate about their food and happy to offer recommendations. It added to the overall enjoyment of the meal. Whether you're a fan of pasta, or classic Italian desserts, Trattoria Da Vittorio has something to satisfy every palate. I left the restaurant with a full heart and a satisfied appetite, and I can't wait to return for another unforgettable meal. This restaurant is a true hidden treasure for lovers of Italian cuisine.

Everything was amazing. Best carbonara I ever had! Highly recommended

Biggest portion of pasta my family and I ever came across during our stay in Italy. The taste and quality is fantastic at such a affordable price. A cozy and comfortable restaurant great for a casual meal after a long day of sightseeing. I definitely recommend sharing a plate of pasta if you're a small eater.

One of the best and biggest pastas I've ever eaten in Italy. Thank you for great and friendly service.

Great food. Tasty, fresh and reasonably priced. The waitress was helpful and cheerful. Highly recommend.

Delicious food, very nice and friendly service (also in English), large portions; very nice experience, we recommend 💚

Such a good place!! Lemon pie was outstanding!! The service is very good and attentive. Thank you!!

Truly an amazing restaurant. Quality of food was superb, and the service was excellent. If you love fish then you need to visit.

Awesome fritto misto with grilled vegetables as take away 😋😋 Must try the dine in experience soon!

Very good food and eccellente service the water also spoke english!!

Good food, but expensive :)

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Very nice staff, very good food as well with nice flavor and pretty aesthetics for whoever that may be a concern ;) Service was awesome and food arrived fast!

Great food each and every dish. They were a little busy but was worth the wait. The horse meat was prepared perfectly.

Very very tasty Italian cuisine. We ordered 3 different dishes and everything was great. The prices are very affordable. Definitely a must visit restaurant!

Definitely recommend for folks visiting Piacenza. Vegetarian friendly and also reasonable prices. The food was amazing! Service was good and it was friendly! Amazing atmosphere as well with heated patio seating. We had the gnocchi and ravioli and they were both amazing and melting in your mouth. Don’t miss it

We had an amazing evening . The food is delicious and the staff are very professional and friendly . I highly recommend this place .

Nice cozy restaurant and the food was simply delicious.

Visited very cozy place in Piacenza! Delicious food and perfect service! I recommend this restaurant for sure, left with a good impression, special thanks to Alessandra