For years, the city served as a transit point between Milan and Florence or Rome—and back. However, these “passages” left a significant artistic, architectural, and cultural mark on the city, which eventually came under the rule of the Farnese family.

In Piazza dei Cavalli, you can see the family’s impressive equestrian statues in front of the town hall, a building that combines brick and marble to create a varied and colorful appearance.

A visit to the city’s galleries, palaces, and churches reveals its rich artistic heritage.

Near the city lies the Castello di Rivalta, a fortress with a distinctive tower visible from afar.