There is no better feeling than waking up to a sunny day, in a new place that you find delightful!  And this is how I felt about Piacenza on my second morning.  I couldn’t wait to get out, and begin exploring this wondrous city once again.  My first stop on this glorious day was going to be the Musei Civici di Palazzo Farnese — a museum complex housed in the Farnese Palace — built in 1568 by Ottavio Farnese and his wife, Margherita of Austria.  This is an amazing structure and museum, and should not be missed by anyone visiting this city.  I chose to purchase a compilation ticket which cost me 17.00 euros, but also included admission into other museums in the city.  The museum is divided into sections: armory, archeology, picture gallery, etc.  One of the highlights of the museum is the ancient bronze model of a sheep’s liver, which dates from approximately 200 BC.    The surface of the piece is inscribed with the names of divinities, reflecting the order of the sky, as it was understood by the Etruscans.  After roaming around a museum for a few hours, I always find it nice to get some air, and stroll around outside.  Directly across from the train station is the Giardini Margherita — a lovely, little park.The Basilica di San Savino was built in 1107.In the Scuderie di Maria Luigia was a small exhibit on the building of bridges, in the city of Piacenza. 

Next up: more from Piacenza, including a walk along the city walls!

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