Accessible tourism between the Arda Valley and Piacenza

Discovering ancient artifacts and traditional flavors, for all

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If you are looking for an accessible itinerary, Piacenza and the Arda Valley offer barrier-free routes for a full immersion into local history and traditions. Thanks to tactile maps, braille panels, and accessible routes, you can explore archaeological sites, museums, and monuments without obstacles.

In one day, you can travel through centuries of history, from the remains of the Roman colony of Veleia to the treasures displayed in the Civic Museums of Palazzo Farnese. 
Before leaving, we recommend a culinary stop for some snacks in the historic centre, where you can enjoy the aromas and flavours of the local cuisine.

The itinerary is suitable for everyone, with facilities for motor and sensory accessibility. 
Also an accessibility map is available (only in Italian).

  • Length
    24 hours
  • Interests
    Art & Culture
  • Target
    Family,Friends/Single
  • First stop - Archaeological site Veleia Romana

    The trip begins with a visit to Veleia Romana, one of the most important archaeological sites in Emilia-Romagna, located in the Val Chero, about 45 minutes from Piacenza and an hour from Parma (also accesible with public transport).  

    This ancient Roman city - municipium - was founded around the middle of the 2nd century BC. C. on an earlier settlement (findings of a cremation burial ground from the second Iron Age). Today it preserves the remains of the forum, the basilica and an imposing monumental area.

    Accessibility

    • Archaeological area and museum can be visited with barrier-free routes for people with mobility impairments.
    • Braille panels and tactile maps for the visually impaired.
    • Antiquarium with accessible exhibition and tactile captions.

    What to see

    • The Roman forum, the centre of public life in Veleia from the Augustan-Julio-Claudian period surrounded on three sides by a portico with shops and public rooms (almost all equipped with heating systems).
    • The basilica, which contained twelve large marble statues from Luni depicting members of the Julio-Claudian family (now in the National Archaeological Museum in Parma
    • The Antiquarium, which displays exhibits illustrating the most significant moments in the site's history: the pre-Roman burials, the cult area (with the statue of the so-called Jupiter of Luni), the public area, the private area and the section reserved for funerary cults.
    • The Tabula Alimentaria Traianea, one of the largest Roman bronze inscriptions.

    Curiosity

    Excavations began in 1760 at the behest of the Duke of Parma, following the accidental discovery of the Tabula Alimentaria in 1747.

    Tips

    After your visit, heading towards Piacenza, we recommend stopping for a tasty lunch in one of the Arda Valley agritourisms, to discover the aromas and flavours of the local tradition. We recommend tasting, especially when the temperatures are not too high, a plate of anvein of Arda Valley - dumplings stuffed with cheese, as opposed to the Piacenza ones stuffed with meat - 
    and a glass of Monterosso DOC white wine

  • Second stop - Civic Museums of Palazzo Farnese Piacenza

    In the afternoon, the itinerary continues in the heart of Piacenza. 

    When you reach the historical centre, we recommend a visit to the Civic Museums of Palazzo Farnese - housed in one of the city's most impressive historical residences - for a complete overview of the history of Piacenza and its territory through the centuries.

    Accessibility

    • All spaces are accessible to persons with motor disabilities.
    • Braille panels and audio-guides for the visually impaired.

    What to see

    • Still life collection - City Museum - with braille panels and tactile reproductions realised in collaboration with the Union of the Blind and Visually Impaired of Piacenza.
    • Benvegnù stone, a rare medieval tile with vernacular caption, with tactile reproduction.
    • The Archaeological Museum, with interactive audio and video stations.

    Curiosity

    Palazzo Farnese was built at the behest of Duchess Margherita of Austria, mother of Alessandro Farnese, one of the most important leaders of the Renaissance.

    Tips

    After your visit, explore the city centre and discover the local taverns, where you can enjoy a dish of PDO Piacenza cured meats, accompanied by gnocco fritto and a glass of Gutturnio red wine.

Last update 24/04/2025

Tourist informations offices

Castell'Arquato e Val d'Arda - Ufficio Informazioni e Accoglienza Turistica (IAT-R)
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Piacenza - Ufficio Informazioni e Accoglienza Turistica (IAT-R) - VisitPiacenza
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