ItalyPiacenza (Italian: [pjaˈtʃɛntsa] ; Piacentino: Piaṡëinsa [pi.aˈzəi̯sɐ]; Latin: Placentia) is a city and comune (municipality) in the region of Emilia-Romagna in northern Italy, and the capital of the province of Piacenza. With a population of 103,737 as of 2026, Piacenza is the 9th-largest city in the region and the 43rd-largest in Italy. 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.
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Climate in Piacenza
Best time to visit: May–Jul, Sep
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Day trips and nearby cities from Piacenza
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Piacenza; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripParma
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57 km≈ 1 h 5 min
Day tripMilan
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60 km≈ 1 h 10 min
Day tripSesto San Giovanni
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64 km≈ 1 h 15 min
Day tripMonza
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68 km≈ 1 h 20 min
Day tripBrescia
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68 km≈ 1 h 20 min
Day tripBergamo
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71 km≈ 1 h 20 min
Day tripReggio Nell Emilia
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84 km≈ 1 h 35 min
Day tripAlessandria
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86 km≈ 1 h 40 min
From Piacenza you can reach Parma (57 km), Milan (60 km), Sesto San Giovanni (64 km), Monza (68 km) and Brescia (68 km) in about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 20 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Piacenza
The most pleasant months are May to Jul, Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 8°C in November.
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Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.