Parma for Schools

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Why Parma?

One reason is because of its perfect size, this makes it particularly suitable for school trips; next for the beauty of its monuments, elegantly and easily situated for the visitor; for the many facets of its culture, from music to gastronomy which make this a lively and vibrant city, it will captivate you and you will always remember it with pleasure These are only some of the reasons. We offer you a series of itineraries, to give you an idea of what you can do during your day in the "Little Capital".

For further information please contact:
E-mail: info@itineraemilia.it
Tel. +39 327 7469902

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Discover the earliest history of Parma, a Roman colony founded on the Via Emilia in 183 B.C..... see the important historical artefacts and subterranean environments handed down from the ancient history of the city.
See Roman Parma:

• The Archeological Museum and the Vaults of the Pilotta
• Bishop’s Palace and Diocesan Museum
• Piazza Garibaldi and the Ponte di Mezzo

When the Churches were transformed

See the masterpieces of the great sculptor and architect Benedetto Antelami housed in the Cathedral, the Baptistery and the nearby Diocesan Museum which alone would be well worth a visit; to these add the many other pearls the city’s history. They may be less well known but even so they are important in order to understand the life and times of the middle ages.
Exploring Medieval Parma:

• The Cathedral
• The Baptistery
• The Bishop’s Palace and Diocesan Museum
• Sacello di San Paolo
• The National Gallery
• The Church of Santa Croce. (The Holy Cross)

“Majestic Style”

Defined by the art of Correggio at the end of the 16th century; you will be bewitched by the extraordinary work of the artist who was called the painter of emotions. You will also see the work of the unassuming Parmigianino, a precocious genius and tormented soul, torn between art and alchemy. To appreciate Renaissance Parma

• The Monastery of San Paolo
• The Abbey and Apothecary of St Giovanni Evangelista. (St John the Evangelist)
• The Cathedral
• The Church of the  Madonna della Steccata
• The Rocchetta of the National Gallery
• The Palace of Eucherio Sanvitale in the Parco Ducale

Guests of the Farnesi family...

... and also of the Bourbons and Maria Luigia of Austria, you will discover their legacy in the imposing buildings, sumptuous residences and stupendous theatres of the “Little Capital, indelible testimonies of an auspicious past.
Remembering the Parma of the Dukes:

• Palazzo della Pilotta  and Farnese Theatre
• The Dukes Park and Palace
• The Church of the Annunciation
• The Museum of The Constantinian order of St. George
• The Palatine Library and Bodoni Museum
• Theatre Royal
• “Glauco Lombardi” Museum

The Land of Melodrama

From the Farnesi Baroque entertainments to the Verdi Festival; from the sublime orchestral direction of ArturoToscanini, the enthusiasm for theatrical productions and opera. These are and always have been intense passions that are easily understood simply by walking around the city.
The Musical inheritance of Parma includes:

• Farnese Theatre
• Theatre Royal
• The birthplace of Arturo Toscanini
• Casa della Musica (The home of Music)
• Auditorium Paganini

For further information please contact:
E-mail: info@itineraemilia.it
Tel. +39 327 7469902

Or book this tour online now.