Location: Parma
Top Things to do in Parma
Things to do in Parma, Emilia-Romagna: The Best Architectural Buildings
Best known for its incredibly edible contributions to world gastronomy (especially parmigiano cheese and Parma ham), Parma has also been revered by opera lovers (who flock to its Teatro Regio) since the days of Verdi, who was born in nearby Roncole. Parma’s many historic sights include the 11th-century cathedral and its baptistry. Begun in the 12th century, it's considered one of medieval Europe’s most important buildings for its straddling of the Romanesque and Gothic architecture periods.
Restaurants in Parma
1. Teatro Farnese
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,251 reviews
Splendida ricostruzione di teatro farnesiano nel palazzo della pilotta
Reviewed By whitefish8
Great to visit this amazing theatre with very few people (there were two others when we visited). The Fornastetti plates sitting in seats was a great idea. This theatre is early 17th C and you can see all the ancient beams as you walk behind. Really kool.
2. Cappella Universitaria
3. Museo Lombardi - Marie Louise and Napoleon
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4.5 based on 170 reviews
Marie Louise of Austria, Empress of France as second wife of Napoleon, after his fall was destined to Parma, small but strategic Duchy. There she became an attentive and caring sovereign, still beloved nowadays. Her magnificent collections and memorabilia both from the Empire and the Ducal period passed to her daughter's family, from which Glauco Lombardi bought them aiming to found a Museum which finally opened in 1961. It is thus possible to discover her inner sensibility along with the events that transformed Europe in the XIX century, experiencing the art and life of that era.
Reviewed By Gingerpumpkin
Interesting small museum with some really incredible objects. Look out for the amazing dresses and beautiful jewels.
4. CSAC - Centro Studi e Archivio della Comunicazione
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4.5 based on 112 reviews
CSAC, an archive and research centre of the University of Parma for the study of visual and design culture in Italy. Now also a museum.
5. Galleria San Ludovico
6. Auditorium di Renzo Piano
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4.0 based on 60 reviews
7. Oratorio di Santa Maria delle Grazie
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4.0 based on 11 reviews
8. Ducal Palace
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4.0 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By brianbV2840RH - Dover, United Kingdom
When we went into the park we found the Palazzo Ducale del Giardino - it is a stunning place in a beautiful park. It has wide pathways going down to the Palazzo with stunning trees each side. The venue is now used by the Carabinieri who use this for investigation and forensic items. This must be the most beautiful place where the Carabinieri are !!
9. Casa della Musica
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By hilda102320 - Hopewell, United States
During the afternoon when an opera is scheduled that evening, the singers will open the second floor window which is shown here to the right and perform an individual piece with piano accompaniment. A very pleasant surprise and an excellent free performance.
