Museo Bodoniano
Parme
(15 Km)
The museum was inaugurated in 1963, after 7 years of management, on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of Bodoni's death. Initially, it was a national center on graphic arts. In 1944, the library was destroyed by the bombings, only a trunk containing the technical and bibliographic material was saved. In 1957, work was resumed at the Museum with the task of bringing the project to an end. In 1963, after legal recognition, the museum was opened to the public.
Museo Archeologico Nazionale
Parme
(15 Km)
The National Archaeological Museum is located at the Palazzo della Pilotta built in Parma in 1760. The Museum currently occupies two floors, in the first there are the local and not velteous collections, on the ground floor there is the prehistoric, protohistoric section and the section dedicated to Parma.
Museo Glauco Lombardi -"Maria Luigia e Napoleone"
Parme
(14 Km)
The Museum “Maria Luigia and Napoleon”, also known as Glauco Lombardo, is located in Piazza della Pace in the municipality of Parma. It was established thanks to the will of Glauco Lombardi and exposes to the public a collection of the enormous artistic heritage of Duchess Maria Luigia and Napoleon. The large private collection of items contains: furniture, paintings, jewelry and professional tools.
Museo "A. Bocchi"
Parme
(17 Km)
The Amedeo Bocchi Museum is dedicated to Amedeo Bocchi, an artist of absolute importance in Italian art of the twentieth century. The Museum was born from the desire to promote the knowledge of the painter by making visible to the public the most considerable paintings of his production. This has recently been re-set up by creating a predominantly chronological path that allows to follow in a more engaging way the evolution of Bocchi's artistic life.
Museo di Anatomia degli Animali di interesse medico-veterinario
Parme
(17 Km)
The Museum of the Anatomy of Animals of Medical-Veterinary Interest Section of Parma was established in 1848. The museum's heritage amounts to 566 finds that include skeletons of animals of different species and sizes and anatomical veterinary preparations, numerous of which are presented “dry”.
Castello dei Burattini
Parme
(14 Km)
The Puppet Museum was born in the former convent of São Paulo, in 2002. The gallery hosts the most important collection of the animation theater in Italy created by Giordano Ferrari's collection with 1500 pieces: puppets, puppets, photographs, scripts, posters and other objects of the show. Added to this collection are the collection of the “Gruppo 80", by the engineer Amilcare Adamoli and the heritage of journalist F.Cristofori, donated by the family after his death with 1000 puppet objects and 134 envelopes of documents, important testimonies about the world of show business.
Museo del Parmigiano Reggiano della Val d'Enza
Montecchio Emilia
(5 Km)
The museum was founded in 1977, by the Ethnographic Group “La Barchessa” in Villa Aiola. In the gallery we find tools and work tools for the manufacture of Parmiggiano Reggiano. Outside there are the stable, the barn, the cheese treatment rooms and the handouts.
Museo Storico della Resistenza "S. Maneschi"
Neviano Degli Arduini
(21 Km)
The Historical Museum of the Resistance “S. Maneschi” was founded in the 1970s and was dedicated to the local Resistance. Initially, the museum was located in a barn, but since 2004 it has been located in its current venue and is open to the public.
Casa Natale di A. Toscanini
Parme
(15 Km)
The Birthplace of Arturo Toscanini was transformed into a museum in 1967 on the occasion of the 100th year of its birth. The house inside has small rooms with low ceilings. The documents are displayed chronologically so as to pursue the long career of the conductor. You can also admire its original instruments.
Museo Paleontologico Parmense
Parme
(15 Km)
The Parmenese Paleontological Museum is located at the Department of Earth of the University of Parma. It was set up to present the history of the Earth to the public. Inside it preserves a large collection of objects dating back to the creation of the Earth, about 500,000 pieces, including fossils that belong to different species. The museum is open to the public.
Palazzo Vescovile
Reggio Emilia
(16 Km)
Hours: Saturday 9-12.30 and 16-19. Sundays and holidays 16-19. Free admission
Rocchetta e Ponte Verdi
Parme
(15 Km)
The original installation of the bridge is certainly not the same as when it was built, but the documents for the first stone structure are dated around 1278. Over the years it has undergone several renovations: lastly, that of 1903, which gave a new look to the bridge. Rocchetta was the tower from where the whole activity was controlled, but it was knocked down at the beginning of the 20th century, during the last restoration by the mayor of the time.
Torrione di Beneceto
Parme
(14 Km)
The Tower dates back to the fifteenth century and was inhabited only until 1481. It is a structure of 12 meters high, covered by a pitched roof, typical elements of the late Middle Ages. Over the years he underwent several restorations that gave him the present appearance and a good state of preservation. At this time the building is privately owned and run by an agricultural estate, but it is still available to all interested parties
Palazzo Fontanelli Sacrati
Reggio Emilia
(17 Km)
The Palazzo Fontanelli Sacrati was built around 1492, on the structures of the building belonging to the de Correggio, at the behest of the Fontanelli brothers. During the restorations in 1928, the stems of the columns were replaced and rings and windows are redone. Of particular interest is the marble well of Verona origin, but there are also tempera paintings with childish figures.
Chiostri di San Pietro e Prospero
Reggio Emilia
(17 Km)
The Cloisters of San Pietro and Prospero are located inside the convent of San Pietro built by Benedictine monks in 1524 in the place, where the church of San Pietro dated 1140 was first located. The smallest of cloisters dates back to the period of construction of the convent and has a Renaissance structure with its colonnade. Below in 1580 the Great Cloister was also built on the model of the Palazzo Te in Mantua, thus giving a new detail to the convent that definitively replaced the church of San Pietro.
Palazzo delle Bonifiche
Reggio Emilia
(16 Km)
The Palazzo delle Bonifiche in Reggio Emilia is a building formed by different structures that have been beautifully preserved both inside and outside. The peculiarity consists in the composition of the structures different from each other. The building was built on the foundations of the Roman Basilica in 1789. The second floor includes an eighteenth-century living room and is a very important element of the building.
Palazzo San Giorgio
Reggio Emilia
(16 Km)
Palazzo San Giorgio was built in the 17th century and over the years it had several functions such as: Public School, Archive and Library. In 1859 the structure passed to the Municipality and is currently home to the People's Library and the Antonio Panizzi Municipal. Inside the library there are numerous manuscripts and many volumes.
Palazzo del Podestà
Reggio Emilia
(19 Km)
The Palazzo del Podestà dates back to the 13th-13th century by the will of the Suardi family. It is one of the most unique palaces that is located in the center of the city. In 1477, the façade was decorated by the great architect Donato Bramante. The palace has been restored several times. Currently, the building is home to the University Institute. It is planned in the future to transform it into a museum.
Piazza Camillo Prampolini
Reggio Emilia
(16 Km)
Piazza Prampolini was initially dedicated to Vittorio Emanuele II, and only after 1945, it was officially dedicated to the Reggio Emilia Camillo Prampolini. Its peculiarity is that of getting around different buildings of religious and political importance, such as the Duomo and the Bishop's Palace. On the north side, stands the Palazzo del Monte and in front of it the statue of Crostolo, which represents the river that crosses Reggio Emilia.
Palazzo del Monte di Pietà
Reggio Emilia
(16 Km)
Palazzo del Monte was built by Domenico Marchelli in 1188. The building was built in Romanesque style in stone. One of the most important palaces in the history of the city. From 1981 to 1985 there were also some restoration work. The tower built in 1216 was decorated by Lelio Orsi with frescoes that have disappeared today and of which only the drawings are left.
Palazzo Vescovile
Reggio Emilia
(16 Km)
The Bishop's Palace dates back to '900 and is located in Piazza Duomo di Reggio Emilia. It was made by Bishop Azzo, to defend himself from enemies. Inside there are two rooms, with works by Lelio Orsi, and a bust of Bishop Gian Andrea Boccaccio.
Piazza del Monte
Reggio Emilia
(16 Km)
Piazza Fontanesi
Reggio Emilia
(16 Km)
Piazza Fontanesi was born in 1783, on what was previously a block where the convent and the parish church of Santa Maria Maddalena stood. It was rearranged towards the end of the nineteenth century, planting linden trees, but the flooring remained that was highlighted by the path of the Secchia channel that crossed the city. It is currently home to the city market, where vegetables and fruits prevail.
Palazzo Bussetti
Reggio Emilia
(16 Km)
The Busetti Palace was built between 1657 and 1764. The seventeenth-century building is located in the heart of the city, and even after numerous interventions it managed to maintain its important facade. There are currently various activities in the structure.
Palazzo della Cassa di Risparmio
Reggio Emilia
(16 Km)
The Cassa di Risparmio building is located in the main square of the historic center of Parma. The building is built with Renaissance style facades and the interior is influenced by classical art, where you can also notice numerous works of art that furnish the rooms. There are two main rooms, where the second is frescoed with symbolic figures linked to the theme of saving.
Piazza San Prospero
Reggio Emilia
(17 Km)
Palazzo Masdoni
Reggio Emilia
(17 Km)
Palazzo Masdoni was built on commission of the Masdoni family, who lived until 1769. The residence then passed to the Toschi family and finally to the Rocca Saporiti. The main entrance of the building leads to the courtyard and passing to the right of the atrium you arrive at the loggia which is composed of valuable busts of Roman women and eighteenth-century stuccoes with animal subjects, such as winged horses and eagles.
Palazzo del Boiardo
Reggio Emilia
(17 Km)
The Boyard Palace was built around the 13th century. Its structure is made of brick. The porch, very characteristic, with five arches, is added to the wonderful facade. The family coat of arms is visible in the northern part of the building. The different renovations made make it difficult to identify the type and style of the structure.
Museo Tesoro del Tempio della Beata Vergine della Ghiara
Reggio Emilia
(16 Km)
The Treasure Museum of the Temple of the Blessed Virgin of Ghiara was established in 1982 by the will of the Civic Museums and the factory of the Temple of Reggio Emilia. It was set up on the premises on the ground floor and houses liturgical objects and donations concerning the figure of Our Lady. In this way, the Treasure of the Temple of the Blessed Virgin was born, which welcomes works such as the “ducal candlesticks” donated by Duke Francesco I d'Este and also the wonderful fresco of Our Lady of Ghiara by the artist Giovanni Bianchi who dates back to 1573.
Palazzo Becchi - Magnani
Reggio Emilia
(16 Km)
Palazzo Becchi-Magnani is located in Corso Garibaldi. The building was built at the end of the sixteenth century and at the beginning belonged to the Counts Becchi, later it passed to the noble Chioffi family and in 1877 it was purchased by the Ottavi family. Since then, the building has become a city exhibition venue. In the palace there are a large number of exhibitions by important artists.
Palazzo della Dogana
Reggio Emilia
(16 Km)
The Customs Palace was built at the end of the 11th century. The building was renovated in the seventeenth century, at the behest of Prince Francesco Marino Caracciolo. In the twentieth century the building was a movie theater, and later it was transformed into a cinema-theater, by King Umberto. Today the building is home to government offices.
Teatro Municipale Romolo Valli
Reggio Emilia
(16 Km)
The Romolo Valli Municipal Theatre was inaugurated in 1857, and in 1980 it took the name of the actor Romolo Valli, of Reggio origin. The theatre covers an area of about 3,890 square meters, inside it hosts various artistic activities such as concerts, dance, operettas and operettas. In addition, exhibitions, meetings with artists and conferences are held in the reduced area. The loggione is able to accommodate more than 1150 people who find the most famous pieces in the world every year on the artistic evenings of the theater.
Monumento dei Concordi
Reggio Emilia
(17 Km)
The construction of the Concord Monument dates back to 1930. This is an incomplete shape brick funeral structure. At the center of the structure is visible a tombstone that shows the inscription and portrait of the dead. The Concordi family had the purpose, through the construction of the Monument, to highlight their prestige in front of the fellow citizens.
Palazzo Parmeggiani
Reggio Emilia
(16 Km)
Palazzo Parmeggiani was built in 1924 by Ascanio Ferrari, Luigi Parmeggiani and Luca Parmeggiani. The building was built in Gothic - Renaissance style. The building houses in the interior the collection of the Galleria Parmeggiani, which collects several works of French origin. It is part of the Civic Museums of Reggio Emilia and is an example of a nineteenth-century house-museum.
Palazzo Carmi
Reggio Emilia
(16 Km)
Palazzo Carmi was built in 1551, by the engineer Luigi Croppi, based on a design by Pietro Marchelli. The palace took the name of the Jewish family of Giuseppe and Bonaiuto Carmi. At the time of its construction, the building did not need so many modifications. Currently, the building is home to the State Archives.
Teatro Ludovico Ariosto
Reggio Emilia
(16 Km)
The Teatro Ludovico Ariosto was built in 1878 and its structure allows it to be used both for prose and equestrian or polytheama shows. Later, in 1927 the structures of the equestrian performances were eliminated and a mystical gulf was added for the orchestra. On this occasion, the theater was decorated with frescoes of late Art Nouveau taste by Anselmo Govi. The Theater hosts prose shows and some dance shows and also public events.
Castello di Segalara
Sala Baganza
(20 Km)
The Castle of Segalara was the seat of the noble Rossi family who occupied it already in 1400. In the second half of the 17th century, the Castle changed its function becoming the palace of the Marquises Canossa who also built an oratory there.
Torre Boriano resti
Sala Baganza
(19 Km)
The Boriano tower is located near the town of Faseto, in the Municipality of Parma. Currently, only a few ruins are visible of the ancient tower.
Castello Sanvitale
Sala Baganza
(19 Km)
The Sanvitale Castle was built in 1477 at the behest of Gilberto II Sanvitale and is located in the center of the homonymous village. The building was managed by several owners who transformed its structure, such as the Farnese and Bourbons as well as Napoleon Bonaparte after his conquest. The fortress has a long form of parallelepiped with its towers at the extremes. Sectioned into three floors, the external structure also features an access bridge and a city wall that encloses the garden.
Castello di Sala Baganza
Sala Baganza
(15 Km)
The Castle of Sala Baganza was home since 1258 of the Sanvitale, Farnese and Bourbon family during the following centuries. It is located near the Baganza stream and immediately played an important role in defending the Parma castles. The structure looks like a long parallelepiped bordered by the remains of two towers at the extremes. The interior rooms show frescoes and decorations of sixteenth-century works by Cesare Baglione, Samacchini and Campi.
Castello
Traversetolo
(8 Km)
The Castle of Traversetolo is located in the homonymous resort just 18 km from Parma in the province of Parma. The construction dates back to 1341 and today only the tower has remained original, as the rest has been modified. It's open to tourists.
Torre di Viano
Viano
(23 Km)
The Tower of Viano was part of an ancient Pago-Roman castle. The tower has a cylindrical structure surrounded by the houses of the village. Currently, there are still some elements of the wall circle, including the imposing door and other remains.
Castello di Viano
Viano
(24 Km)
The Castello di Viano is assumed to have been built before the year 1000, but there is no certain date on the construction. It was a member of the Fogliani family until the end of the 16th century. It was also a very important point for the economic and political life of that time. Today the castle is in good condition and you can visit.
Duomo
Parme
(14 Km)
One of the most important churches of Romanesque architecture in Italy, the the Cathedral of Parma has been built between the eleventh and twelfth century, in a location near the ancient Roman city walls. Wonderful and worthy of particular note is it
Municipio e Sala del Tricolore
Reggio Emilia
(16 Km)
Currently used as a board room of the the municipality of Reggio Emilia, it was born as an archive in the eighteenth century on the design of the Este ducal architect Lodovico Bolognini. It is related to the birth of the Italian flag.
Basilica di San Prospero
Reggio Emilia
(17 Km)
Dedicated to the patron of the city. Witness to the famous baroque Emiliano , it is located in the center of Reggio Emilia. The facade dates from the mid eighteenth century, by G. B. Cattani.
Basilica della Madonna della Ghiara
Reggio Emilia
(16 Km)
It is one of the main buildings in Reggio Emilia owned by the Municipality of Reggio. its majestic dome, built by Francesco Pacchioni and designed by Cosimo Paglioni, was covered of frescoes by Lionello Spada.
Abbazia di San Giovanni Evangelista
Parme
(14 Km)
It 's the most important monastic complex in the city of Parma, including a church, the monastery and the old pharmacy. Built in the tenth century on a previous speaker, it was entirely rebuilt after the fire of 1477.
Santa Maria della Steccata
Parme
(14 Km)
Located in a position almost adjacent to the central square Garibaldi, the beautiful church founded in 1521 is one of the finest examples of churches of central plane of the first half of the XVI.
Chiesa di San Vitale
Parme
(57 Km)
One of the oldest churches in the center of the medieval city, it was originally built in the eleventh century and then later in the seventeenth century it has been entirely rebuilt. Inside a beautiful chapel of Our Lady of Constantinople.
Bonioni Arte
Reggio Emilia
(16 Km)
Galleria Centro Steccata
Parme
(14 Km)
Lodi Arte
Parme
(14 Km)
Galleria d'arte Niccoli
Parme
(14 Km)
Pinacoteca "G. Stuard"
Parme
(14 Km)
The Giuseppe Stuard Art Gallery is located inside the Palazzo San Tiburzionel, in the municipality of Parma and is one of the most important in the area. Inside we find a large collection of works, furnishings, archaeological finds and many paintings from the XIII-XX century. in art and for those who want to visit one of the most important and well-known monuments in the city.
La Collezione Borsari 1870
Parme
(15 Km)
The Borsari Collection is located inside the Palazzo Borsari, which dates back to 1930. It is one of the most important museums in the area, the only one of its kind, the first Italian perfumery museum. The Borsari collection houses single-dose products that date back to 1870, the year in which the Museum was founded.
San Francesco del Prato
Parme
(14 Km)
Built in the thirteenth century, a Gothic church extending in length more than the Cathedral itself, it was the ancient seat of the Franciscans, over the centuries it became one of the most important church in the city of Parma.
S.S. Annunziata
Parme
(14 Km)
Outside the walls of the old town, after crossing the Ponte di Mezzo just few meters away from the river, rises from 1566 the church of SS. Annunziata, one of the most important monuments of mannerism.
Santa Maria delle Grazie
Parme
(15 Km)
In the ancient Oltretorrente and near Ponte di Mezzo, there is this church built in 1617, as headquarters of the brotherhood of the Stigmata St. Francis. Inside there is a wonderful dome with the fresco by Galeotti.
I Ponti di Santiago Calatrava
Reggio Emilia
(16 Km)
the bridges of Santiago Calatrava are the new gates of Reggio Emilia: architectures to be observed in motion, which allow you to break down borders, to move freely, to make the structure coincide with the form and to make art dialogue with science.
Il Duomo Cattedrale
Reggio Emilia
(23 Km)
Built on an ancient Roman construction around the year 857, has undergone transformations according to the Romanesque style.Towards the end of the 15th century, the style of the Cathedral is adjusted to the architectural canons of the era. Prospero Sogari, aka "il Clemente", is the sculptor who was supposed to upgrade the Cathedral that, however. remained incomplete
Museo di Storia Naturale
Parme
(14 Km)
Founded in 1766 by J.B.Fourcault, it was directed by distinguished zoologists, such as Pellegrino Strobel and Angelo Andres. In its two locations there are exhibition sectors of Systematic Zoology and Ethnography, with important zoological collections and African collections also ethnographic.
Palazzo dei Principi
Reggio Emilia
(840 Km)
Museo della Terramara
Poviglio
(19 Km)
The museum exhibits the most significant materials coming from the terramara S. Rosa entrusted, in storage, by the Superintendence to the Archaeological Heritage of Emilia Romagna.
Castello di Torrechiara
Langhirano
(11 Km)
Existing since the eleventh century, it was rebuilt between 1448 and 1460 by Pier Maria Rossi, of the noble family who reigned for over a hundred years over Felino, in honor of his beloved Bianca Pellegrini. Inside the castle is the Golden Chamber, which owes its name to the leaves of pure gold used for wall finishes. Equally beautiful are the frescoes by Benedetto Bembo depicting scenes of chivalric love.
Castello di Borzano ruderi
Albinea
(20 Km)
The first traces of the castle of Borzano date back to the year 1070. In 1350 the castle was destroyed as a result of the wars. The castle was one of the most important and majestic fortifications in the area. It has an ancient structure of which only the perimeter walls of three sides are left. The castle stands on a chalky hill. The excavations carried out brought to light a vast necropolis and a high tower.
Castello di Felino
Felino
(16 Km)
The castle is located on the hills of Felino, in the province of Parma and dates back to 1140. Recently rebuilt, it has been hosting a restaurant and the Salami Museum of Felino since recent times. The style of its architecture is affected by the numerous renovations taken care of by the noble families who have followed one another. Inside there is a bar and restaurant, available for the reception of groups, meetings, banquets and gala dinners.
Pinacoteca Stuard
Parme
(14 Km)
The art gallery, since 2002, has its headquarters in the old monastery of São Paulo. Inside it houses more than 200 works dating from the 14th century to the 19th century, including different types of paintings, images of famous people over the years: a collection of great value. The art gallery is open to public visits.
Teatro Regio
Parme
(14 Km)
Built in 1821, the theater was born from the love for music of Duchess Maria Luigia. The inauguration of the theater was done after eight years of work, in 1829. Located in the center of the city, the theater has a neoclassical construction divided into four parts; the porch, the windows, the window and the gable. Inside, the chandelier, also used today, is that of 1853. In the mid-19th century the theater was classified as a luxury asset and economically not accepted by the community. For this reason it was sold to the Municipality of Parma.
Battistero
Parme
(14 Km)
It is located next to the cathedral of Parma and is considered a fusion between Romanesque and Gothic architecture. Construction began in 1216 and ended in 1270. The exterior is built of marble and has an octagonal shape that is a symbol of eternity. The elements that compose it are Roman, however, the arrangement was made in a typically Gothic way.
Oratorio di Sant'Ilario
Parme
(15 Km)
The Oratory dates back to 1663 and is accessible from the loggia of Palazzo Vecchio. Inside, it is divided into three naves, separated by grooved columns in stucco and is enriched by frescoes decorations, the work of Giovanni Maria Conti, which cover the lunettes with flower motifs and fruits, in addition to the depictions of Saints and Blesseds of the city. In the Oratory there is the tomb of Rodolfo Tanzi, knight of the Teutonic Order and benefactor, who founded the city institution of the Hospital of Misericordia.
Casa e Museo di Arturo Toscanini
Parme
(15 Km)
In 1867 Arturo Toscanini was born in Parma, who would go down in history as the greatest conductor of all time. It came to light in a humble home in the then hamlet San Giacomo, a popular neighborhood. Today it is a museum open to the public with documents and objects donated by the Toscanini family. Objects and documents of absolute rarity are visible in the museum.
Scultura e Fontana di Cascella
Parme
(15 Km)
The Sculpture and Fountain by Pietro Cascella are a work of the homonymous artist. It was the property of Pietro Barilla, who gave it a gift to the city. In 1994 the plant was installed in Piazza Santa Croce where it then suffered serious damage due to various road accidents.
Palazzetto Eucherio Sanvitale Giardino Pubblico
Parme
(15 Km)
The Palazzetto Eucherio Sanvitale is located inside the Parco Ducale di Parma. It was built on Renaissance forms in 1520 by Giorgio da Erba. Inside we can admire some frescoes by Parmigianino such as the “Madonna with Child” and an oil on the wall with scenes from the “Life of the Virgin” of a late Mannerist with landscapes from the end of 1500. The building is among the most visited monuments in the city.
Accademia Nazionale di Belle Arti
Parme
(15 Km)
The Academy was founded in the middle of the 18th century by F. di Bourbon. At first it had the function of a painting school, over the years it was expanded, until the current state of a state art school (that of Paolo Toschi) and performs its function. It is located on the ground floor of the building and is managed by M. Dall'Acqua.
Fontana del Trianon
Parme
(15 Km)
The Fountain is located in the city of Parma. The sculpture was designed by the architect Giuliano Mozzani. It is also known as the Fountain of Parma and is located in the Ducal Garden in Parma. The Garden surrounds the fourteenth-century castle and is located in the historic center. The birth of the park was due to Ottavio Farnese in 1561. On the occasion of the wedding of his son, Odoardo Farnese, Ranuccio II Farnese had a large fish pond dig in front of the villa in 1690. Only in 1920 was the Fountain of Trianon located in the garden, which depicts the Parma and Taro rivers.
Palazzo Ducale
Parme
(15 Km)
The Doge's Palace was built in 1561 at the behest of Duke Ottavio Farnese and was the seat of the ducal court until the second half of the '600. It represents the symbol of the city of Parma and is one of the most fascinating monuments of Italian art. The initial construction carried the signature of Jacopo Baruzzi, known as the Vignola. During the 18th century, construction work was carried out by Ennemond Petitot to give it a more classic look. From the 800 to the present day, the Palace has not undergone substantial changes.
Palazzo Pigorini
Parme
(14 Km)
Even if the building date was built around 1767, from the architectural structure it is assumed that the building is even older. The palace was known for having given birth to two famous personalities: the poet Angelo Mazza and the explorer Vittorio Bottego, in honor of whom on the building we find the two tombstones, precisely on the facade. Today the building is the seat of the Department of Culture of the Municipality of Parma and, often, also an exhibition space for various exhibitions in the locality.
Antica Spezieria di San Giovanni
Parme
(14 Km)
The Ancient Spezieria di San Giovanni is of very ancient origin, documented since 1201 it is located inside the Abbey of San Giovanni Evangelista of Parma, a religious complex. The latter was modified in 1766 by the will of Guillaume du Tillot, separating and making autonomous the interiors of the monastery from those of the pharmacy. The spice shop was entrusted to the apectials Luigi Gardoni, his son and grandson. The Antica Spezieria consists of 4 rooms: fire room, mortar room, mermaid room and workshop.
Castello di Panocchia
Parme
(9 Km)
Porta San Francesco
Parme
(14 Km)
Built in 1261, the door took its name from the street in which it was located. The story tells that the saint has passed from this very area. In 1562 the door was reopened at the behest of Duke Ottavio Farnese. Later in the 90s it was also restored to bring it to its original form. The monument is easily accessible either by car, by public transport or on foot.
Torre del Vescovado
Parme
(14 Km)
The Episcopal Palace of the city of Parma, a complex to which the tower also belongs, dates back to 1045-1055. Until 1172 the complex did not undergo restoration, but, around the middle of 1200, the first began by Bishop Bernard II. The current form is the original one of the '900 despite the considerable changes. The Tower is easily accessible in the city thanks to its central location, in the historic center, precisely in Piazza Duomo.
Cittadella Porta Sud
Parme
(13 Km)
The citadel is located in the city of Parma. It was built in the 16th century by engineers Giovanni Antonio Stirpio and Genesio Bresciani. The monument consists of two entrances: the main entrance, which is located to the north is built with Carrara marble, and the other entrance, the outside one, the Gate of Soccorso. Over time, between the 20th and 21st centuries the building was modified, renovated and today became a public park.
Castello di Albinea
Albinea
(16 Km)
It is thought that the origins of the castle date back to 1070. The fortification underwent renovation in which the walls were added. The castle was sold in 1796 to the Cispadana Republic. In the following years, the bridge and the tower were built.
Torrione Valeri di Baganzola
Parme
(20 Km)
It dates back to the 15th century and was built for defensive reasons. It has been owned by the Valeri family for several years. Over the years it has undergone a deep restoration, which gave it its current appearance. Today it is private property, but it is also very easily visible from the street.
Galleria Duemilanovecento
Reggio Emilia
(17 Km)
Cittadella Porta Nord
Parme
(13 Km)
The Citadel of Parma is a pentagonal fortress built in the Emilian city in the last years of the 16th century. Born for defensive purposes, and for this reason endowed with ramparts and moats, it was later used as a barracks, as a prison for political crimes and as a place for capital executions. It has been renovated and used as a public park, with spaces dedicated to sports and activities for children.
Teatro Municipale Valli
Reggio Emilia
(16 Km)
Castellazzo di Vicomero
Parme
(24 Km)
Castello di Montericco resti
Albinea
(17 Km)