Piacenza - Cathedral

From the Piazza dei Cavalli in Piacenza, Via XX Settembre (closed to cars) leads southeast to the cathedral, begun in 1122 in Lombard Romanesque style and completed in the mid 13th century under Gothic influence, with three beautiful doorways. The bell-tower dates from 1333. The dome is decorated with frescoes (prophets and sibyls) by Guercino. The crypt has 108 columns. On the left of the cathedral stands the Bishop's Palace.