Location: Parma
Top Things to do in Parma
Top 10 Museums in Parma, Emilia-Romagna
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.
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1. Museo Casa natale Arturo Toscanini
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4.5 based on 142 reviews
Reviewed By DB_Silver_Spring - Silver Spring, United States
Great little museum in Toscanini's birthplace where we were able to learn more about his personal history as well as how his life interacted with the history of his times. It was a special treat that the docent gave us a guided tour and had an incredible amount of information and interesting anecdotes to share. Definitely recommend it, not just for music lovers but for anyone interested in history, and also as a change of pace from the more traditional tourist sites. Also - admission is free!
2. Museo Bocchi
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. Museo Bodoniano
5. Museo Costantiniano della Steccata
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
6. 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.
7. Museo d'Arte Cinese ed Etnografico
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4.5 based on 34 reviews
The Museum of Chinese Art and Ethnography of Parma, Italy, preserves the commitment of the Xaverian Institute in the field of culture and the enhancement of the great religious and cultural traditions in favor of Mother Earth and the global community. It is a museum with a strong international identity, for the value of its works of art, and the modern architectural solutions and exhibits.
8. Palazzo Pigorini
9. National Gallery (Galleria Nazionale)
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4.0 based on 540 reviews
Reviewed By WhapoFishShack - South Lake Tahoe, United States
I really enjoyed this Gallery. A wonderful selection and presented in an interesting way in a lovely setting. Don't miss the library with special exhibitions!
10. Oratorio di Santa Maria delle Grazie
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4.0 based on 11 reviews
