🐪 Back to Base Camp

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Placentia-Cremona

Archaeology - Ancient Rome Italy Europe

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Placentia-Cremona
Roman settlement remains in the Lombardy region


๐Ÿ• 2 min read ยท Updated 15 Mar 2026 at 08:01
๐Ÿ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Located in Lombardy, northern Italy, near the confluence of the Po and Adda rivers
  • Founded as a Roman colony in 218 BCE during the Second Punic War
  • Part of the ancient Roman road network and military frontier zone
  • Archaeological remains visible in modern Cremona and surrounding areas

Placentia-Cremona represents a significant Roman settlement in the Po Valley, established in the late 3rd century BCE as ...

🗺️ View on map

Explore nearby hidden corners on the interactive map

↑ Back to top