Secular buildings and monuments
From the characteristic stone-built villages that dot the green hills of the upper valley to the aristocratic residences found in the foothills and in the plain, the Nure and Chero valleys preserve interesting examples of secular architecture.
Commemorative monument to the Fallen of Chero
In very recent times (1985) the inhabitants of Chero desired this monument, which was placed near the church. A granite column supports an image of the Virgin, Queen of Peace.
Not far from Carpaneto, along the road to Castell'Arquato.
Aristocratic residence in Ciriano
This imposing summer residence is privately owned and is not open to the public.
Commemorative memorial dedicated to the Fallen of the Great War
In the province of Piacenza the monument in Ciriano was the first to be erected to commemorate the Fallen of the Great War ...
A long avenue of lime trees
In memory of the Fallen of the Great War ....
20th-century commemorative monument
in the centre of the town, next to the Town Hall....
The Villa San Bono was built in the 18th century along with the attached chapel, in a dominant position in the town of Ponte dell’Olio.
Today Carpaneto Town Hall
The palazzo, an imposing building, stands right in the centre of Carpaneto, next to the church. It has belonged to the municipality since the end of the 19th century.
20th-century commemorative monument
A few metres from the Parish Church and from the Town Hall is the War Memorial, giving dignity to the Piazza
Rural buildings in the village of Bramaiano
The two villages, part of the municipality of Bramaiano, contain interesting traces of rural architecture.
Little mountain villages near Groppo Ducale
Mountain villages near Groppo Ducale
Rural buildings
Rural villages in a panoramic position at 720 mt above sea level. There are traces of the typical rural architecture of the mountains.
The picturesque village, which lies on the road from Groppallo to the Pianazze, preserves several examples of stone houses.
An ancient fortress transformed into an elegant private home, not open to visitors.
In a panoramic position above Vigolzone
La Chiesuola stands on a hill dominating Vigolzone. The villa is surrounded by a garden with deciduous and evergreen trees. It is privately owned.