Piacenza is in the centre of northern Italy and a regular stop off point for tourists travelling through the country. The Emilia Romagna region has a wealth of castles, particularly in the province of Piacenza: Castell'Arquato is on the outskirts of the city, and names such as Castello di Rivalta is also easily reachable for those who opt for car hire in Piacenza. Back in the city, squares such as the Piazza Cavalli characterise the city's medieval heritage. The Emilia Romagna region is one of the most culturally rich in all of Italy and hiring a car in Piacenza is available from our pickup point in the town itself and Milan Airport, amongst others.
Most visitors to Piacenza will come to acquaint themselves with the city via public areas such as the Piazza Cavalli which is fronted by il Gotico - the medieval government building of the town. Piacenza Cathedral and the town's churches make for a string of cultural detours and some magnificent architecture. For those hiring a car in Piacenza, with a view to seeing the regions castles, Castell'Arquato is around 33km on the SP6; Castello di Rivalta is just 15km on the SP28; but perhaps the Grazzano Visconti is the most impressive of all - just 13km on the SS654. Rent a car in Piacenza and see Milan and the nearby castles come right into view.