Every Saturday morning, starting as early as 7am, vendors from across the valley set up shop throughout the town in the continuation of a 1,000-year-old custom. Enjoy a walk, shop, and grab a lunchtime aperitivo!
There are wonderful river swimming spots either beneath Ponte Gobbo or at Berlina Beach, a five minute drive away. Please reach out before you visit to discuss the safest areas for swimming. Alternatively, there is a swimming pool and clay tennis courts at the Campo Sportivo.
Originally built by the Romans, the bridge spans the river Trebbia and is renowned for its irregular, humpbacked arches and theory that it is the background of the Mona Lisa.
The Abbey was founded in 614 by the Irish monk Columbanus and was one of the main spiritual and religious centers of Italy. The monks transcribed or translated many ancient texts, including Plato's and Aristotle's works in the original Greek.
Osteria Braceria il Barone, Bar Giardino, Ristorante Pizzeria Punto Verde, Albergo Ristorante Nobile, La Pizza del Borgo (to-go focaccia), Albergo Ristorante Piacentino (rehearsal dinner location), Co Del Ponte (welcome party location).