In the surrounding area

Trebbia river, walks, nature, small villages and places to experience slowly. Cascina Colombara is an ideal starting point to discover Piacenza and its territory.

Outdoor activities

The Piacenza hills offer walks, cycle paths, riding stables and golf clubs. The Cascina is located a few kilometers from the Via Francigena.

Gastronomy

Emilia Romagna with its 45 DOP and IGP products is the Food Valley recognized globally. Piacenza is the only European city to boast 3 DOP cured meats.

Culture

The city of Piacenza boasts galleries dedicated to modern art, theaters and cultural events.

A few steps from the Cascina

Nearby

Cascina Colombara is located in an ideal position to experience the most authentic area of ​​the Piacenza countryside up close. A few minutes away you can reach the Trebbia river, perfect for walks and moments in the open air, the Croara area with its sweet and green landscape, small restaurants and trattorias where you can taste the local cuisine and some routes immersed in nature.

The farmhouse is connected to the Trebbia cycle path.

It is a context that combines tranquility, the beauty of the landscape and the possibility of alternating relaxation, outdoor activities and gastronomic discoveries without straying too far from the farmhouse.

Castello di Rivalta
Palazzo Gotico
Duomo di Piacenza
Basilica di Sant'Antonino
Palazzo Farnese

Between art, history and city life

La città di Piacenza

The city of Piacenza is 5 km away and is connected to the farmhouse by the cycle path. Piacenza offers the possibility of dedicating a day to discovering a cozy and fascinating city. The historic center houses symbolic places such as Piazza Cavalli with the Gothic Palace, the Duomo, the Basilica of Sant’Antonino and Palazzo Farnese, one of the most important monumental complexes in the city.

Walking through Piacenza also means crossing elegant streets such as Via XX Settembre, stopping in a café in the centre, visiting exhibitions, shops and glimpses that tell of a lively but human-scale city. A perfect destination for those who want to add a moment of culture, architecture and urban atmosphere to their stay.

Villages, landscapes and itineraries

The province

Around Cascina Colombara there is an area full of different destinations, which can also be reached in a day. The village of Rivalta, with the castle overlooking the Trebbia, retains an elegant and timeless atmosphere. The Trebbia Park, on the other hand, offers open landscapes, nature trails and glimpses that tell of the profound relationship between the river and this territory.

Continuing towards Val Trebbia you arrive in Bobbio, one of the most well-known and loved villages in the province, with the Ponte Gobbo, the Abbey of San Colombano and a historic center full of character.

Higher up, the Piacenza Apennines offer views, silence, small villages and roads that cross valleys of great beauty. It is a territory to be explored slowly, letting yourself be guided by the landscapes, history and the pleasure of discovery.

Colli Piacentini
Bobbio
Castell'Arquato
Trebbia
Nord Italia

A strategic position

…and the rest of Italy

The position of Cascina Colombara is also favorable for those who wish to broaden their gaze beyond the Piacenza area.

Milan is easily reachable for a day of culture, shopping and city life; Bologna represents a perfect destination for those who love arcades, historic buildings and the lively atmosphere of a large Emilian city.

Towards Liguria, Genoa offers the charm of the port, alleys and historic buildings, while the Cinque Terre can become a splendid excursion between the sea, villages and landscapes overlooking the coast.

For this reason, the farmhouse can be experienced not only as a holiday destination, but also as a strategic starting point for discovering very different places.