Emilia Romagna
The name Emilia-Romagna has roots in the Ancient Rome legacy in these lands. Emilia refers to via Æmilia, an important Roman way connecting Rome to the northern part of Italy. Romagna is a corruption of Romània; when Ravenna was the capital of the Italian portion of the Byzantine Empire, the Lombards extended the official name of the Empire to the lands around Ravenna. Emilia-Romagna was part of the Etruscan world and in following was passed on to the Gauls and then the Romans, who built it the Aemilian Way, for which the region was named. Agriculture is the most important economic activity and winemaking is also prominent. The region has also a tradition of fine mechanical craftmanship; this is where Ferrari, Ducati, Lamborghini, Maserati automobiles and motorbikes are produced. Emilia-Romagna is the Heartland of Northern Italian Food; Parmesan cheese, Balsamic Vinegar and other world renowned delicacies come from this region.
PIACENZA WEDDINGS
...for a fairytale wedding...
Piacenza is located at about an hour from Milan . A city of art and history, warm inviting, rich in museums, churches, palaces and theatres where art and culture mix together with wine and food tradition.Piacenza has an ancient wine-making tradition dating back to Roman times. Fine wine estates like La Stoppa and Torre Fornello produce fantastic wines, and are beautiful wineries to visit. The region is noted for its singular varietals such as Gutturnio (red wine), Monterosso (white wine from Val d'Arda), and Trebbianino (a white from Val Trebbia). More than three hundred fortifications are present in the province: towers, fortresses, burgs surrounded by defensive walls and castles. For romantic weddings the medieval burgs of Castell'Arquato Vigoleno and Grazzano Visconti could be the perfect spot.You could also take part at medieval banquets, where recipes and clothes are taken from the Middle Ages traditions. If your wish is to get married in a fairytale place, the castles of Rezzanello, Rivalta, Gropparello and San pietro in Cerro could be the perfect frame for a full of romance wedding.
Do & See in Piacenza
Spas and Thermal Baths
Thermae of Salsomaggiore
Salsomaggiore is at about 40km from Piacenza.
Thermae of Salsomaggiore is one of the most famous and most visited spa station in Europe, thanks to its salt-brome-iodine spa water, recognised to be one of the richest in mineral salt waters existing in nature .
Thermae of Tabiano
Tabiano is at about 50km from Piacenza.
The mineral water of Tabiano's spa originates from springs of sulphureous water, these are considered to be among the best, thanks to their high sulphydrate level, their richness in sulphur and calcium, lithium, magnesium and iron. Known since 1800 as one of the most sulphureous waters in Europe, still nowadays, these thermal waters are considered to be one of the most efficient.
Cellars Tour
A Wine Tour in Italy is one of the best ways to discover the true essence of the country.
we are able to organize tours to the best cellars of the area.
Sports
There are a lot of sports to enjoy in Piacenza as for example the canyoning in Val Trebbia or bicycling along the parks and next to the river Po.
Floating Journeys
You can discover Piacenza wilder side off the banks of the Po River on Calpurnia motor-ship, whose name comes from Julius Caesar’s wife who was born in Piacenza.
Horseback riding
The Valleys of Piacenza are perfect for horseback riding immersed in greenery of its enchanting landscape.
Hot air balloon flights
Imagine yourself floating in the air in a brilliantly colored balloon, you could admire the medieval burgs, the greenery valley and the fairytale castles of the area. Cooking classes
Piacenza has always had a great culinary tradition: on one side simple recipes taken from country folks made with pulses, potatoes, sweet corn, poultry and pork meat; on the other side recipes taken from the nobility and clerical cuisine characterized by stuffed pasta, game, spicy beef meat, jellies and cakes with almonds.
Castles ad burgs tour
Situated in a fairy-tale setting, Grazzano Visconti is one of the most famous and visited cities of art of the province. You will find quiet streets, the water fountains, the gardens and handicraft shops in medieval style.
The castle of Grazzano Visconti can held Your wedding reception and its park is perfect for photographic sessions.
The charming medieval burg of Rivalta is little but complete. You can find restaurants where you can eat the typical dishes, in the medieval donjon(nowadays used as a winery)sip D.o.c. Wines and buy handicraft objects in the medieval shops.
The XIV century church of San Martino and the castle are perfect for weddings both.
The medieval burg of Castell’ Arquato situated on the hills is recognized also as one of the most beautiful Italian burgs and received from the Italian Touring Club the Orange Flag Award.
The burg of Vigoleno is another one of the most beautiful Italian burgs and it was awarded of the Orange Flag by the Italian Touring Club. Overlooking the Stirone Regional Park, it is characterized by battlemented walls surrounded by woods and vineyards. In a ‘trattoria’ of the burg you could have a break and taste the delicious ‘torta fritta’ (fried thin bread dough) together with D.o.p cured pork meats (‘coppa’, ‘salame’ and ‘pancetta’) or cheese.
Noemi Weddings - Piacenza and Milan
Noemi Oddone
Via San Giovanni 38/b
29100 Piacenza
Italy
Mob: +39.3284292582
Phone: +39.0523.1995239
noemi@noemiweddings.com
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