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  On June 8 and 9, Italians will be called to vote on five abrogative referendums Best workplaces for women in Italy: 2025 insights Italy records 3% drop in emissions in 2024, driven by power sector Urban vineyards preserve history, biodiversity in Italy and all around the world Italian tax season: the cinque per mille In Naples, suffregna water is...

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The Castle of Gropparello, a majestic and fascinating medieval fortification whose foundation dates back to the Carolingian period, surrounded by Guelph walls and perched around the mighty Donjon, is an exclusive destination, perfect for those who wish to treat themselves to a unique experience in a marvelous historic residence. This magnificent ar...

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The Italian state has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Villa Verdi, home of the great composer Giuseppe Verdi, Italy's culture ministry announced on Monday. Verdi lived and composed in the building, located in Sant'Agata di Villanova in the Piacenza area of northern Italy, from 1851 until his death in 1901. The state is to formally take po...

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In Europe, the tradition of eating pork meat stretches far back into antiquity, as pigs were an animal that was easy to rear in a domestic environment, they were rich in fat and delicious meats and reproduced quickly.  In the second half of the nineteenth century, some pig bones excavated from archaeological sites in the Po Valley corroborated the...

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Castell'Arquato, nestled in the verdant hills of the province of Piacenza, is a historic village that preserves many of its medieval structures intact. This charming town offers visitors a unique experience of immersion in the history, traditions and authentic flavors of the lands of Piacenza. A walk through the alleys and squares Passing through t...

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If you have a little day off and you are searching for some good vibes… then you’re just planning to visit Piacenza, and here’s a Visit Italy itinerary that you might find helpful. The historical city centre with its ancient Gothic and medieval buildings, its museums and also great food. What to do, when to go and why visit it? Discover Piacenza wi...

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The tour of the Castles of Emilia Romagna will allow you to discover is an Italian region where you can find many fortresses and castles that will allow you to make a wonderful journey through time. You should know that every province in the area has a rich heritage of fortresses, fortifications and ancient noble houses. These testimonies of the pa...

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They say that all roads to lead to Rome. And, as it turns out, one of the best roads is also close to Rome. I’m talking about the Via Emilia, the extraordinary ancient route that ran in almost a straight line from the coast to northern Italy, from modern-day Rimini to Piacenza. Not only did countless travellers walk along its gravel path, but they...

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When you follow your heart, amazing things can happen. When Giacomino Nicolazzo followed his, he found himself in Italy, tracing his roots in Emilia-Romagna, the birthplace of his ancestors. There, he not only found some of his relatives and stood on the farm his grandfather was raised on; he, by chance encounter, met the love of his life, the woma...

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Dal 1° dicembre 2019, Piacenza si arricchisce di un nuovo spazio culturale, interamente dedicato all’esperienza migratoria, uno dei fenomeni avvertiti con massima attenzione dalla società attuale. All’interno della Casa madre dei Missionari Scalabriniani, infatti, si apre il MES – Museo dell’Emigrazione Scalabrini. Promosso dal Centro Missionari di...

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