"Heirs of Beauty" Lecture Series
Published on 23 October 2025 • events
The lecture "The Marazzani and the Farnese Court," given by Antonio Iommelli, director of the Civic Museums of Piacenza, on October 9th, officially opened the new series of lectures. From November 13, 2025, to June 11, 2026, the museum will host monthly lectures dedicated to the dynasties that shaped local history and the fate of the Farnese family.
LESSONS FROM THE DIRECTOR
2025/2026 Cycle – Edited by Antonio Iommelli
📍 Civic Museums of Palazzo Farnese, Room 7 – 6:00 PM
🛡 November 13, 2025
"The Viscontis and the Sforzas - Warring Lordships, Visions of Power"
👑 December 11, 2025
"The Farnese - The rise of a dynasty"
⚔ January 15, 2026
"The Gonzagas - Between Wars, Art, and Patronage"
🏰 February 12, 2026
"The Montefeltros and the Della Roveres - Places of Delight"
🦁 March 19, 2026
The Landi and the Scotti - Feudal Lords of the Piacenza Territory
🎭 April 16, 2026
"The Rossis of San Secondo - Nobility, Culture, and Local Power"
🎨 May 14, 2026
"The Este Family - Splendor and Culture between Ferrara and Modena"
🔱 June 11, 2026
"The Medici and the Savoy - The Marital Strategies of Power"
🎫 Info and reservations
📞 Tel. 0523 492658 – 0523 492659
📩 Email: info.farnese@comune.piacenza.it
💶 Paid admission: €3 entrance fee (reservation required) | Limited seating
