Pianello Val Tidone
# Pianello Val Tidone

Pianello Val Tidone (Piacentino: Pianél) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Piacenza in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 160 kilometres (99 mi) northwest of Bologna and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) southwest of Piacenza.

Pianello Val Tidone borders the following municipalities: Agazzano, Alta Val Tidone, Borgonovo Val Tidone, Piozzano.

## Main sights

Sights include:

* Municipal Castle (Rocca)
* Rocca d'Olgisio, a castle originally built on a spur outside the town in the 9th century and used by the Dal verme family of lords and condottieri.
* Church of San Maurizio and San Colombano (1250, enlarged in 1377)
* Archaeological Museum of Val Tidone

## Culture

Pianello Val Tidone yearly hosts the Val Tidone International Music Events, with international instrumental and composition competitions.

