115
trips planned by users
trips planned by users
©
Piacenza trip planner
Create a fully customized
day by day itinerary for free
day by day itinerary for free
Piacenza
Piacenza is a city and comune in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. It is the capital of the province of Piacenza. Modern forms of the name descend from Latin Placentia. The etymology is long-standing, tracing an origin from the Latin verb ', "to please." In French, and occasionally in English, it is called Plaisance'''. The name means a "pleasant abode", or as James Boswell reported some of the etymologists of his time to have translated it, "comely". This was a name "of good omen."Piacenza is located at a major crossroads at the intersection of Route E35/A1 between Bologna and Milan, and Route E70/A21 between Brescia and Tortona. Piacenza is also at the confluence of the Trebbia, draining the northern Apennine Mountains, and the Po, draining to the east. Piacenza also hosts two universities, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore and Polytechnic University of Milan.HistoryAncient historyPre-Roman eraBefore its settlement by the Romans, the area was populated by other peoples; specifically, most recently to the Roman settlement, the region on the right bank of the Po between the Trebbia and the Taro had been occupied by the Ananes or Anamari, a tribe of Cisalpine Gauls. Before then, says Polybius, "These plains were anciently inhabited by Etruscans" before the Gauls took the entire Po Valley from them.Find out how to plan Italy trip without stress by asking Inspirock to help create an itinerary.
Source
Create a full itinerary — for free!
Plan your trip to Piacenza
Get a personalized trip
A complete day by day itinerary
based on your preferencesCustomize it
Refine your trip. We'll find the
best routes and schedulesBook it
Choose from the best hotels
and activities. Up to 50% offManage it
Everything in one place.
Everyone on the same page.
Top Piacenza tours
Popular things to do in Piacenza
Hidden gems in Piacenza
Side trips from Piacenza
Historic Sites in Piacenza
Museums in Piacenza
Places to visit with Piacenza
Bologna
Trip planner
BEST FOR: Historic Site, Church, Observation Deck
Ravenna
Trip planner
BEST FOR: Theme Park, Religious Site, Landmark
Ferrara
Trip planner
BEST FOR: Castle, Historic Walking Area, Landmark
Parma
Trip planner
BEST FOR: Religious Site, Theater, Park
Modena
Trip planner
BEST FOR: Specialty Museum, Religious Site, Landmark
Recently planned trips to Piacenza
50 days in Italy & City of San Marino
BY A USER FROM ITALY
Naples
·
Rome
·
Trieste
8 days in Piacenza & Hamburg
BY A USER FROM ITALY
Piacenza
·
Hamburg
2 days in Piacenza
BY A USER FROM ITALY
Chiesa di San Francesco
·
Duomo Di Piacenza
·
Palazzo Vescovile
9 days in Piacenza
BY A USER FROM ISRAEL
Sentiero del Tidone
·
Palazzo Galli
·
Piazza Cavalli
10 days in Emilia-Romagna
BY A USER FROM TANZANIA
Piacenza
·
Rimini
·
Bologna
4 days in Piacenza
BY A USER FROM INDIA
Duomo di Modena
·
Battistero di Parma
·
Cattedrale di Parma