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located in the

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and

Lombardy The Lombardy Region (; ) is an administrative regions of Italy, region of Italy that covers ; it is located in northern Italy and has a population of about 10 million people, constituting more than one-sixth of Italy's population. Lombardy is ...

which connects

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, through the

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and the city of

Piacenza Piacenza (; ; ) is a city and (municipality) in the Emilia-Romagna region of Northern Italy, and the capital of the province of Piacenza, eponymous province. As of 2022, Piacenza is the ninth largest city in the region by population, with more ...

. It was inaugurated in 1968. It is nicknamed the "Wines motorway" because it runs through many famous wine areas ( Astigiano, Alessandrino,

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, Piacentino, reaching

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Franciacorta Franciacorta () is a historical region in the Province of Brescia, Lombardy, Italy, with a population of around 158,249. It is known for its wine production and includes world-famous producers such as Berlucchi, Bellavista and Ca' del Bosco. Th ...

). It is a part of the E70 European route.

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Fiorenzuola d'Arda connection

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S.A.T.A.P. S.p.A.

Autostrade Centro Padane S.p.A.

{{Autostrade A21 Transport infrastructure completed in 1968 1968 establishments in Italy Transport in Piedmont Transport in Emilia-Romagna Transport in Lombardy

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Fiorenzuola d'Arda connection

See also

Other Italian roads

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