Piacenza

Piacenza (; ; ) is a city and (municipality) in the Emilia-Romagna region of Northern Italy, and the capital of the eponymous province. As of 2022, Piacenza is the ninth largest city in the region by population, with more than 102,000 inhabitants.

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Piacenza is a city in the Emilia-Romagna region of Northern Italy and serves as the capital of its province. With over 102,000 residents as of 2022, it is the ninth largest city in the region.

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Key facts

Italian comune.name: Piacenza
Italian comune.official_name: Comune di Piacenza
Italian comune.image_skyline: Piazza Cavalli vista aerea.jpg
Italian comune.image_flag: Flag_of_Piacenza.svg
Italian comune.image_shield: Stemma_di_Piacenza.svg
Italian comune.region: Emilia-Romagna
Italian comune.province: Piacenza (PC)
Italian comune.established_date: May 218 BC
Italian comune.frazioni: Vallera, San Bonico, Pittolo, La Verza, Mucinasso, I Vaccari, Roncaglia, Montale, Borghetto, Le Mose, Mortizza, Gerbido
Italian comune.mayor_party: PD
Italian comune.mayor: Katia Tarasconi
Italian comune.area_total_km2: 118.46
Italian comune.population_total: 103607
Italian comune.population_as_of: 31-5-2020
Italian comune.population_demonym: Piacentino
Italian comune.elevation_m: 61
Italian comune.saint: Antonino of Piacenza (4 July),Giustina
Italian comune.postal_code: 29121-29122

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Encyclopedic overview

28 sections

Contents

Etymology
History
Ancient history
Pre-Roman era
Roman age
Middle Ages
Modern era
Union with Italy
World War II
Geography
Climate
Demographics
Government
Main sights
Major palaces of interest
Secular buildings
Religious buildings
Dialect
Sport
Cuisine
People
In sports
International relations
Twin towns—sister cities
See also
References
Bibliography
External links

The westernmost major city of the region of Emilia-Romagna, it has strong relations with Lombardy, with which it borders, and in particular with Milan. It was defined by Leonardo da Vinci as a "Land of passage" in his Codex Atlanticus, by virtue of its crucial geographical location. This strategic location would significantly influence the history of Piacenza.

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