Situated almost on the border with Lombardy, Piacenza offers that pleasant combination of art, culture and good food, which characterizes great part of the towns and cities of Emilia Romagna. Lining the streets of the historic center one reminds of the city's glorious past when, with Parma, Piacenza constituted an important Dukedom.
In this part of Emilia Romana, an area of great and unexpected beauty can be found in the valleys of Trebbia and Tidone, and in particular, along the wine road through the Colli Piacentini, where food and wine lovers will find their way to a whole host of gastronomic specialities.