Located near the Po river, remains of this ancient town's Roman roots - it was called Brixellum or Brixillum during the Roman era - can still be seen in the Antiquarium, via Cavallotti 12 (a former Benedictine monastery), where ancient Roman relics and sculptures are on display.
Today, the town is most famous for being the set for one of Italy's most loved film series: that of Peppone and Don Camillo, played by Gino Cervi and Fernandel and based on the books by Giovannino Guareschi.