Fidenza

Fidenza, historically known as Borgo San Donnino, is the largest town in Parma province after the city of Parma itself, and was a key stop on the Via Francigena, the medieval pilgrimage route linking Canterbury to Rome. Its Romanesque cathedral, overseen in construction and sculpture by Benedetto Antelami around the turn of the 12th century, has a facade with bas-reliefs and statues addressed to the pilgrims who passed through. Positioned on the Via Emilia midway between Piacenza and Parma, the town remains a stop for present-day pilgrims walking the Via Francigena, and is also known for the Fidenza Village designer outlet on its outskirts.

Fidenza is on the Via Emilia and the Milan–Bologna railway line, between Piacenza and Parma.

The historic centre, including the cathedral, is walkable from the town's railway station.

The Romanesque Cathedral of Fidenza, with its Antelami facade sculptures, is the main sight in the historic centre.

Walking a stage of the Via Francigena pilgrimage route through the town.

Pilgrim hostels and accommodation along the Via Francigena serve travelers on the route through town.

The Fidenza Village designer outlet is on the town's outskirts.

Fidenza sits on the Via Emilia between Piacenza and Parma, and on the Via Francigena route toward Parma and, in the other direction, Piacenza.