Pianello Val Tidone
Pianello Val Tidone (Piacentino: Pianél) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Piacenza in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 160 kilometres (99 mi) northwest of Bologna and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) southwest of Piacenza.
Pianello Val Tidone borders the following municipalities: Agazzano, Alta Val Tidone, Borgonovo Val Tidone, Piozzano.
Main sights
Sights include:
- Municipal Castle (Rocca)
- Rocca d'Olgisio, a castle originally built on a spur outside the town in the 9th century and used by the Dal verme family of lords and condottieri.
- Church of San Maurizio and San Colombano (1250, enlarged in 1377)
- Archaeological Museum of Val Tidone
Culture
Pianello Val Tidone yearly hosts the Val Tidone International Music Events, with international instrumental and composition competitions.
References
- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ^ Website of the Val Tidone International Music Events