Overshadowing the cathedral of Parma, this pink-colored stone baptistery in octagonal shape cannot ignore your attention. Popularly known as Battistero (in Italina), it is situated on the south side of the piazza. Taking a closure look to the baptistery will show that the architectural design has a mixture of Romanesque and Gothic style. Its highlighting feature is the artwork done by sculptor Benedetto Antelami. Don’t forget to see the 16 arches, painted with elaborate paintwork. When you step inside, look up to the dome ceiling which has a unique umbrella structure.

• Make sure you are decently dressed when you visit the edifice.

• For senior (over 65years), groups : 4€
• For school students : 1€

• Bus no.s- 1,2, 2N, 15, 23 and get off at TeatroRegio.

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• Ristorante La Forchetta
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• RistoranteAngiol D'Or
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• Ristorante Pizzeria Al Corsaro

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