San Francesco, Piacenza

Name: San Francesco
Address: Piazza Cavalli, 68, Piacenza, 29121, Italy
Telephone: +39 0523 321988

#10 among attractions in Piacenza

Church, Gothic architecture

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Facts and practical information

San Francesco is a medieval Roman Catholic church in Piacenza, Italy. It was built for a Franciscan order in a style described as Lombard Gothic. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°3'7"N, 9°41'39"E

Address

Piazza Cavalli, 68Piacenza 29121 Italy

Contact

+39 0523 321988

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San Francesco – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palazzo Farnese, Piacenza Cathedral, San Sisto, Santa Teresa di Carmelo.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is San Francesco open?

San Francesco is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 12 pm & 3 pm - 6:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 12 pm & 3 pm - 6:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 12 pm & 3 pm - 6:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 12 pm & 3 pm - 6:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 12 pm & 3 pm - 6:30 pm
Saturday 8:30 am - 12 pm & 3 pm - 6:30 pm
Sunday 8:30 am - 12 pm & 3 pm - 6:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to San Francesco?

Nearby attractions include Biblioteca Passerini-Landi, Piacenza (3 min walk), Palazzo Landi, Piacenza (4 min walk), Sant'Antonino, Piacenza (5 min walk), Piacenza Cathedral, Piacenza (6 min walk).

How to get to San Francesco by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Francesco:

Bus

Via Romagnosi, 7 • Lines: 15 (2 min walk)
P.zza Duomo • Lines: 15 (5 min walk)

Train

Piacenza (15 min walk)