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Agazzano

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Town in the province of Piacenza, located in the confluence of the Valleys Tidone, Luretta and Trebbia, along the first slopes of the Apennines, Agazzano has Roman origins, revealed by its name "Agathianum" (a Latin adjective which derives from "Agathius", the name of an old noble family, that owned an important farm in the area). One of the possessions of the "Pagus Lurate", quoted in "Tabula alimentaria" of Traiano in the II century A.D. The foundation of the settlement by the Romans is also attested by the discovery of objects and tombs of Imperial origins in the village of Sarturano. Further documents of the XIII century testify its existence and report the battle lost against the troops of Emperor Frederick II of Swabia. It was ceded to the feudal Scotti Family, who kept hold of the domain till the XVIII century, except for a short period when it belonged to the Arcelli Family. Today its economy is mainly based on agriculture and tourism.
Till mid XX century, the main center of Agazzano was just one large market square linked to the nearby the castle, and around which the village developed.

Sites of Interest:
- the XIII century Castle of Agazzano, is still owned by the family who built it. La Rocca, accessible through two staircases, overlooking a courtyard of great charm and is a blend of austerity defensive medieval architecture and the elegance of stately home of the Renaissance. The castle, converted at the end of the XVIII century into a noble residence features large rooms furnished with antiques and elegant interior decorations and frescoes;
- the Castle of Boffalora, situated between the valleys of the streams Luretta and Tidone, lies in a panoramic location. It features a square plan with Guelph corner towers and an entrance protected by a tower with a drawbridge;
- the Castle of the Bastardina;
- the Shrine of Our Lady in Pilastrello, situated on the banks of the river Luretta, built in 1902 by Camillo Guidotti.

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