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Parma Attractions

A guide to the essential things to do in Parma, Italy, from cathedrals to palaces.

Things to do in Parma – top Parma must-see attractions

Parma is a city where medieval architecture, Renaissance art, and centuries of cultural tradition converge in one compact, walkable center. From Gothic baptisteries and ornate sanctuaries to grand palaces and world-class opera houses, the range of things to see in Parma, Italy is genuinely impressive. Climb the steps of the Battistero di Parma to study its ancient frescoes, explore the sprawling Complesso Monumentale della Pilotta, or catch a live performance at the legendary Teatro Regio. Here's the full list to help you plan your visit.

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Architectural Buildings
Architectural Buildings
Historic Site
Historic Site
Churches
Churches
Museums
Museums
Theaters
Theaters
Palaces
Palaces
Cattedrale di Parma
History Geeks
Cattedrale di Parma
Why visit?
  • Romanesque architecture
  • Correggio ceiling fresco
  • 12th-century crypt
Complesso Monumentale della Pilotta
History Geeks
Complesso Monumentale della Pilotta
Why visit?
  • Farnese Theatre interior
  • National Gallery collection
  • Palatina Library manuscripts
Baptistery of Parma
History Geeks
Baptistery of Parma
Why visit?
  • Octagonal pink marble tower
  • Medieval carved reliefs
  • Byzantine-style frescoes
Teatro Regio di Parma
Art & Culture Lovers
Teatro Regio di Parma
Why visit?
  • 19th-century opera house
  • World-class opera program
  • Neoclassical facade
Basilica di Santa Maria della Steccata
History Geeks
Basilica di Santa Maria della Steccata
Why visit?
  • Parmigianino frescoes
  • Renaissance dome
  • Royal Farnese tombs
Art & Culture Lovers
Galleria Nazionale di Parma
Why visit?
  • Correggio masterworks
  • Da Vinci attributed drawing
  • Centuries of Italian art
Parco Ducale di Parma
Families
Parco Ducale di Parma
Why visit?
  • 17th-century ducal gardens
  • Baroque Farnese fountain
  • Tree-lined walking paths
Stadio Ennio Tardini
Sports Enthusiasts
Stadio Ennio Tardini
Why visit?
  • Home of Parma Calcio
  • Capacity of 27,906 seats
  • Guided stadium tours
Abbazia di San Giovanni Evangelista
History Geeks
Abbazia di San Giovanni Evangelista
Why visit?
  • Correggio dome fresco
  • 16th-century pharmacy
  • Cloistered monastery gardens
Teatro Farnese
History Geeks
Teatro Farnese
Why visit?
  • 1618 wooden theatre
  • First movable stage sets
  • Palatial Baroque interior
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