On the gentle slopes of the Luretta valley stands the town of Piozzano, in the area south of Piacenza.
A hilly environment divided between nature and culture with examples of defensive architecture.
The best months for a ride to Piozzano are spring and fall.
The parish church of St. Salvatore, with a portal by the sculptor Paolo Perotti from Piacenza, and the remains of a castle built in the 11th century.
PDO cured meats and meat dishes represent the local tradition, which includes a dish called "duls e brusc" based on chicken meat (also turkey or pork) first boiled and then cooked in a sauce of lard, oil and onion with vinegar, sugar and raisins.
In the surroundings there are paths for mountain biking, trekking and horse riding.
In June, the breweries of Piacenza organize an event dedicated to the local production of microbrews.
Not to be missed are the cylindrical keep of Monteventano, a settlement dating back to the 10th century, the Romanesque parish church of Pomaro, the church of San Giovanni in San Gabriele and the remains of the castle of Montecanino.
Piozzano is located along the Columbanus way, which starts in Switzerland and reaches the monastery of Bobbio.
