Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #5 in Parma, Italy

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Number of sights 7 sights
Distance 4.1 km
Ascend 46 m
Descend 40 m

Experience Parma in Italy in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in ParmaIndividual Sights in Parma

Sight 1: Arco di San Lazzaro

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The Arch of San Lazzaro is a triumphal arch that stands just outside and east of the city of Parma, Region of Emilia-Romagna. It was constructed in 1628 under the designs of Giovanni Battista Magnani to celebrate the arrival to the city of Margherita de’ Medici, the new wife of the then Duke Odoardo Farnese. At the time of its construction, the panels of the arch were painted by Pomponio Amidano with historical tableaus, depictingMarcus Aemilius Lepidus founds a Roman Colony in Parma. Parma sends Citizens to Rome to aid them during Floods. The siege of Parma by Legates of Sulla urging rebellion against Rome. Parma offers 1,000 citizens to protect Julius Caesar. Frederick II defeat in the 1248 Battle of Parma. Celebration of the victory with dedications to the Virgin.

Wikipedia: Arch of San Lazzaro, Parma (EN)

1086 meters / 13 minutes

Sight 2: Auditorium Niccolò Paganini

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The Niccolò Paganini Auditorium is located in the city of Parma and is dedicated to Maestro Niccolò Paganini, who was called to Parma by Duchess Maria Luisa to conduct the activity within the Ducal Orchestra. Every year the concert season of the Teatro Regio is organized here. The Arturo Toscanini Philharmonic also uses the Paganini Auditorium for its concert activities. In September, for all four Sundays at 11:00 a.m., the "Festival of the Military Bands" takes place, while in October the "Festival of the Civic Bands" takes place, in which in 2009 the Giuseppe Verdi Municipal Band of Parma participated, performing in two concerts, one of which for the closing party of the "Festival Verdi". Since 2013 it has hosted the traditional Sant'Ilario awards ceremony which takes place on January 13 of each year, on the occasion of the day of the patron saint of the city.

Wikipedia: Auditorium Niccolò Paganini (IT)

148 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 3: Monumento ad Arturo Toscanini

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1544 meters / 19 minutes

Sight 4: Chiesa di Sant'Uldarico

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The church of Sant'Uldarico is located on Farini Street in Parma.

Wikipedia: Sant'Uldarico, Parma (EN)

280 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 5: Teatro Due

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Fondazione Teatro Due is a permanent theatre located in the city of Parma, home of the Teatro Festival di Parma.

Wikipedia: Teatro Due (IT)

332 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 6: Orto Botanico

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Orto Botanico Daderot. / CC BY-SA 3.0

The Orto Botanico di Parma, also known as the Orto Botanico dell'Università di Parma, is a botanical garden maintained by the University of Parma. It is located on the Viale Martiri della Libertà, Parma, Italy, and open daily without charge.

Wikipedia: Orto Botanico di Parma (EN), Website

745 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 7: Cittadella

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The Citadel of Parma is a pentagonal fortress built in the Emilian city in the last years of the 16th century.

Wikipedia: Citadel of Parma (EN)

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