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grazzano visconti
Emilia Romagna

Grazzano Visconti: Christmas markets 2025

Grazzano Visconti is a pretty medieval village, located about 10 kilometres from Piacenza. The history of this small village revolves around its castle. Castle of Grazzano was built in the 14th century at the behest of the Visconti family, and,

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cioccolandia
Emilia Romagna

Cioccolandia 2025 in Castel San Giovanni

The second weekend of November will see the return of a not-to-be-missed appointment for the town of Castel San Giovanni: the eagerly awaited Cioccolandia, the chocolate festival founded in 2004. Lots of delicacies to taste, prepared by master chocolatiers, craft

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vigoleno
Emilia Romagna

Between Kings and Queens at Vigoleno Castle

Vigoleno is a delightful medieval village that stands at an altitude of 350 metres. From the small promontory on which it is situated, you can enjoy a fabulous panorama of the surrounding hills. We are located in the Piacenza hills,

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fiabilandia
Emilia Romagna

Fiabilandia, the family theme park in Rimini

Inaugurated back in 1965, Fiabilandia is one of the most historic amusement parks in Italy! The park is located in Rivazzurra, between Rimini and Riccione, and covers an area of 150,000 m², offering families with children an immersive experience in

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ravenna
Emilia Romagna

What to see in Ravenna in a day

On the occasion of the Cervia Aquiloni Festival, we decided to make a stop in Ravenna, which we had not yet visited. Capital in the past of no less than three empires – Western Roman, Theodoric’s and Byzantine empire in

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ottone
Emilia Romagna

What to see in Ottone in Val Trebbia

Located in the upper Trebbia Valley, along the SS45 connecting the cities of Genoa and Piacenza, Ottone is a sleepy village characterised by colourful buildings with frescoed façades, evidence of the Doria family‘s domination. It is located in the centre

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Emilia Romagna

The Trebbia Valley

The Trebbia Valley is a valley in the Ligurian Apennines, located south-west of the province of Piacenza. It is formed by the river Trebbia , which has its source on the slopes of Monte Prelà, in the municipality of Torriglia.

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