City or town
Things to see in Piacenza (Italy): 18 places and when to go
Piacenza is a town in Italy, and this site lists 18 places in and around it, mainly History (11), Temples (5), Food and drink (3). The best known are Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Caselle Landi, San Sisto, Piacenza and Sant'Antonino, Piacenza. The best time to come is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 35. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Italy · 45.0412, 9.7061
- Places
- 18 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (11) · Temples (5) · Food and drink (3) · Museums and art (1) · Nature (1) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to February and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- MXP Ferno (VA), 101 km as the crow flies
What to see in Piacenza
The places in and around Piacenza, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Caselle LandiChurch in the Italian municipality of Caselle Landi9.6 km
- San Sisto, PiacenzaChurch building in Piacenza, Italy2.1 km
- Sant'Antonino, PiacenzaChurch building in Piacenza, Italy1.3 km
- Galleria d'arte moderna Ricci OddiMuseum in Piacenza, Italy1.4 km
- San Savino, PiacenzaChurch building in Piacenza, Italy1.1 km
- Santa Maria di Campagna, PiacenzaChurch building in Piacenza, Italy2.7 km
- Castle of CalendascoCastle in Calendasco, Italy9.9 km
- Grazzano Visconti CastleCastle in Grazzano Visconti, settlement in the Italian municipality of Vigolzone12 km
- Castelbosco CastleBuilding in Gragnano Trebbiense, Italy13 km
- Paderna CastleCastle in Pontenure, Italy12 km
- Castello di RivaltaCastle in Gazzola, Italy14 km
- Rocca di San GiorgioRocca in San Giorgio Piacentino, Italy9.7 km
- Villa Gattoni CattaneoVilla in Cornovecchio, Italy13 km
- L'enoteca - Maison du CognacWinery887 m
- La ButtigaBrewery2.2 km
- Parco fluviale del TrebbiaProtected area9.4 km
- Sante LancerioWinery13 km
- Via FrancigenaAncient road9.0 km
When to go to Piacenza
The best time to visit Piacenza is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:57
- FebPossible10:11
- MarBest time11:37
- AprBest time13:16
- MayBest time14:39
- JunBest time15:24
- JulPossible15:06
- AugPossible13:54
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:42
- NovPossible9:17
- DecPossible8:35
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 35. In April, 18 of the 18 places are at their best.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Piacenza
The nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP, Ferno (VA)), 101 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
Other towns nearby
- Miradolo Terme10 places25 km
- Cremona21 places27 km
- Soresina7 places30 km
- Salsomaggiore Terme22 places33 km
- Bobbio23 places40 km
- Zelo Buon Persico15 places44 km
And all of Italy, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Piacenza?
The best known: Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Caselle Landi, San Sisto, Piacenza, Sant'Antonino, Piacenza, Galleria d'arte moderna Ricci Oddi, San Savino, Piacenza. In all, 18 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Piacenza?
March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 35.
How do you get to Piacenza?
The nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP), 101 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Piacenza as the destination and these 18 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
- ItalyBefore travelling to Italy: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- History3168 places for history in Italy, from Vatican City to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to June and September to October. Each with its own season by altitud
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.