Best Things To Do in Parma, Italy

Sanctuary Of Santa Maria Della Steccata

Church, Religious Site

An ornate renaissance church in Parma, Italy, the Sanctuary of Santa Maria Della Steccata is an interesting ancient chapel. The Baroque alter, the frescoed ceiling, the Greek cross and the elegant Bramante style make this church one of the most well-designed churches in Italy. Even if you are not someone who believes in praying, do visit this place for the wonderful architecture and the beauti...Read more
Teatro Farnese
4.8 (488 Votes)

Theatre, Architecture

When you enter the first floor of Palazzo dellaPilotta, you pass through a doorway leading to the baroque style theatre, named Teatro Farnese or Farnese theatre (as popularly known). The extravagant decoration of the theatre reminds the posh lifestyle of the court of the Farnese Dukes. However, the entire theatre was bombard in 1944, leading to its destruction. Later on, the theatre was rebuilt...Read more
Teatro Regio
4.7 (148 Votes)

Entertainment, Performance, Theatre, Opera House

Being the birthplace of Giuseppe Verdi, Parma always boasts of its financial music tradition of Italy. Being the center of music and culture, Parma houses some of the best opera venues. Among them, Teatro Regio is the best opera theatre. It was inaugurated in 1829 with a performance of Bellini’s Zaira. If you are visiting Parma, make the effort to attend at least one of the performances i...Read more
Museo Archeologico Nazionale
4.3 (294 Votes)

Museum, Archaeological Site

It is popularly known as National Archeological Museum of Parma, located near Piazza della Pilotta. The current structure of the museum follows the one that existed in 1965. The first floor of the holds marbles from the Gonzaga collection. In the ground floor, you get to see findings from Bronze Age of Parma and the funerary complex of the 2nd Iron Age of Frarore. One section is also dedicated ...Read more
Palazzo Del Governatore
4.4 (308 Votes)

Art And Culture, Palace, Exhibition

You can even call it as Governor’s Palace, as it is popularly known throughout Parma. Till date, it is considered as the most prestigious place of modern and contemporary art in Parma. Now, it holds some of the prestigious international exhibitions that are open for public as well. Otherwise, visiting the palace is always not possible.
Museo Casa Natale Arturo Toscanini
4.5 (352 Votes)

Museum, Specialty Museum

This museum is actually the birthplace of famous Italian musician Arturo Toscanini. The museum was erected in 1967 in honor of the birth of the musician. Taking a tour in all the rooms of the building will give a vivid description of the life of Toscanini. Every single objects of the house belongs to the musician.
Casa Del Suono
4.1 (178 Votes)

Museum, Specialty Museum

This museum is also known as the House of Sound. The museum dedicated solely to the sound reproduction systems. It displays exclusive collection that was collected by Giovanni Patane. At present, the museum holds around 400 items from phonographs, mp3, wide range of vintage radios and so on. The highlighting feature of the museum is the 6 points and the multimedia devices that will lead you to ...Read more
Casa Della Musica
4.4 (405 Votes)

Entertainment, Performance, Concert

It is popularly known as the House of Music. Presently, it is located in renaissance building, called Cusani Palace. Today this House has become an international reference point for the world of music. If you wish to do any kind of research on music and documentation, the House of Music should be your sole reference point. Today, this place houses the main institution of Parma, like the Histori...Read more
Chiesa Di S.Maria Assunta
3.8 (32 Votes)
NCG Fitness Center
3.4 (21 Votes)
Museo Bodoniano
4.5 (2 Votes)
Stadio Ennio Tardini
4.1 (11 Votes)

Viale Partigiani d'Italia 1
Palazzo Bossi Bocchi
4.2 (5 Votes)

strada al Ponte Caprazucca 4
Fondazione Teatro Due
4.4 (3 Votes)

Viale Francesco Basetti 12, A
Teatro Verdi
4.3 (45 Votes)