Itinerary 7

From Largo Battisti to the traffic lights turn on the right and take Via Garibaldi. There you can find the “Galleria città di Piacenza” with an anthology of famous Italian painters’ works and the Palazzo della Provincia in liberty style. In this area rise several buildings of the eighteenth century too: palazzo Mischi, Anguissola, Anguissola Scotti di Agazzano, Portapuglia, Cerri, Manzini, Volpelandi.
At the first little square, quite close to the Gotico stands the little Church of S. Ilario, with a tripartite portal. It dates back to 1120 and has welcomed up until recently the local Records Office.

At n. 7 it is possible to admire palazzo palazzo Fogliani that was given to the Episcopal Curia of Piacenza to be the base of catholic organizations. The hall keeps the original decoration with plastering frames and big pictures painted by Giovanni Evangelista Draghi. A neoclassical furnishing alternates with eighteenth century decorations and with allegories of Fame, Time and Flora.

Here we are again in Piazza Garibaldi, sul Guasto or piazza Borgo its name reminds the destruction by popular acclaim of Alberto Scoto’s houses, that took place in 1304 during the fights among factions.
In via Castello stands the church of Santa Brigida that was temple and hospice for the pilgrims of the city’s ancient suburb. The Nordic name proves it was the place where the pilgrims from North Europe stopped by in their way to Bobbio and Rome. In a fire of 1140 the primary church was destroyed and restored subsequently in 1600.

Here are two churches of the twelfth century: S Matteo and SS. Nazaro and Celso. The first one rose in 1106 and has undergone several transformations during the sixteenth century and the baroque age.
The church dedicated to the saints Nazaro and Celso was erected in 1125 and was adjusted during the later centuries.