Sale Meeting Hotel Maria Luigia

Palace hotel Maria Luigia

An elegant 4-star hotel just a stone's throw from the historic centre, the hotel has classic furnishings with marble floors and paintings on the walls [...]

17.000 m2 entire exhibition area
4.000 m2 plenary area
4.000 seats
400 m2 stage area
24 m plenary height

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Parma

The Four Points Flex by Sheraton Parma is nestled in the peaceful countryside of Parma, just minutes from the city's charming historic center. Thanks to [...]

250 seats

Bedonia Episcopal Seminary halls

The Bedonia Episcopal Seminary features rooms for conferences, seminars, cultural gatherings, and study days.The facility also includes exhibition spaces for temporary displays, a room suitable [...]

1000 seats
Sale meeting Century Hotel (3)

Century hotel

Elegant 3-star Superior property, located about a five-minute walk from the historic center and very close to the train station. It has 53 rooms and [...]

40 seats

Dado Hotel International

The 4-star hotel is located in a quiet residential area of Parma.It is close to the A1 Motorway, a 5-minute drive from the historic center [...]

35 seats
Sale meeting Circolo di lettura parma (3)

Reading and conversation Club

The Reading and Conversation Club is located in the historic center of Parma, inside the Palazzo della Riserva. Since 1866, it has been home to [...]

150 seats
Sale Meeting NH Parma (4)

NH Hotel group

The NH Parma hotel is part of a gleaming new complex designed by renowned Spanish architect, Oriol Bohigas. Hotel 4* is located in close proximity [...]

200 seats
Sala Venus Hotel LINK 124

Link 124

A few steps from the Parma motorway exit, the 4-star hotel welcomes its guests with a modern and sophisticated design.

220 seats
Grand Hotel de la Ville Sala Aida

Grand Hotel de la Ville

The Grand Hotel de la Ville in Parma, a 5-star hotel a stone's throw from the historic center, has 110 rooms, a conference center that [...]

200 seats
Starhotels Du Parc Verdi Meeting Room

Starhotel du Parc

The Starhotels Du Parc is an elegant hotel with precious Art Nouveau interiors, located next to the Ducal Park and a stone's throw from the [...]

Sale meeting La Feriatella, ph. Palazzo Dalla Rosa Prati

Villa La Feriatella

Immersed in the Parma countryside, just ten minutes by car from the heart of the city. Available in three fascinating rooms, bathed in natural light [...]

200 m2 entire exhibition area
75 seats
Sale meeting Holiday Inn Express Parma, ph. Holiday Inn Express Parma

Holiday Inn Express

The 3-star hotel is located in a strategic position near the Parma city motorway exit and the northern ring road that connects the main poles [...]

35 seats
Sale meeting Grand Hotel Parma - Sala Teatro Regio

Grand Hotel of Parma

In the heart of Parma and surrounded by a lush garden, the 5-star Grand Hotel in Parma comes to life. A place where the ancient [...]

150 seats

PalaVerdi Parma convention center

A refined multifunctional structure capable of hosting shows, conventions, congresses and gala dinners thanks to its scenic features. The modularity of the space and the [...]

17.000 m2 entire exhibition area
4.000 m2 plenary area
4.000 seats
400 m2 stage area
24 m plenary height
Sale meeting Hotel San Marco Formula & Club

Hotel San Marco & Formula Club

The Hotel is an elegant and functional four-star hotel, an ideal location for conferences and meetings, in fact there are 6 meeting rooms, the largest [...]

17.000 m2 entire exhibition area
4.000 m2 plenary area
4.000 seats
400 m2 stage area
24 m plenary height
Sale meeting Hotel Best western Farnese Parma (3)

Best Western Hotel Farnese

The 4-star hotel, a pillar of the city's history, is a renowned hotel where modernity and tradition blend with elegance and passion.Its elegant hall with [...]

17.000 m2 entire exhibition area
4.000 m2 plenary area
100 seats
400 m2 stage area
24 m plenary height
Laboratorio Aperto Complesso di San Paolo, ph. Archivio Comune di Parma

Laboratorio Aperto Complesso di San Paolo

The profound redevelopment and valorisation intervention of the monumental complex of San Paolo has been underway since 2015 and, following the conclusion of the works, [...]

100 seats
Sale meeting Hotel Parma & Congressi

Hotel Parma & Congressi

The Hotel Parma & Congressi is a 4-star hotel located in the west of Parma, about 2 km from the A15 Parma Ovest exit, 8.3 [...]

450 seats
Fondazione Magnani Rocca

Magnani Rocca Foundation

The museum headquarters of the Magnani Rocca Foundation in the villa of Corte di Mamiano di Traversetolo houses the prestigious collection of Luigi Magnani (1906-1984), [...]

350 seats
Palazzo del Governatore, ph. Archivio Comune di Parma

Governor’s Palace

Located on the northern side of Piazza Garibaldi, it unites, in the long façade of classical lines, two buildings of thirteenth-century origins. The Baroque tower, [...]

230 seats
24 m plenary height
Meeting Novotel Parma, ph. Novotel Parma centro

Novotel

Modern and elegant 4-star hotel located 150 meters from the train station and the historic center.Inside, there is a fitness area, a seasonal outdoor swimming [...]

250 seats
Fontanellato, Labirinto della Masone, ph. Labirinto della Masone

Labirinto della Masone

It is the largest labyrinth in Europe. conceived by the publisher, bibliophile, designer and collector Franco Maria Ricci and inaugurated in May 2015.The event spaces [...]

2000 m2 entire exhibition area
250 seats
Meeting APE Parma Museo, ph. APE Parma Museo

APE Parma Museum

Opened in June 2018, after a careful two-year conservative restoration, APE Parma Museo, thanks to its large museum spaces spread over two floors, the elegant [...]

1000 m2 entire exhibition area
90 seats
Paganini Congressi

Paganini congressi. Events & conference factory

Paganini Congressi is the operating brand of the Paganini Consortium, founded in January 2015 on the initiative of the two main musical institutions of the [...]

780 seats
Teatro Regio, ph. Archivio Teatro Regio

Regio Theatre – Fondazione Teatro Regio di Parma

The Teatro Regio, in addition to being one of the most renowned temples of opera music, also offers the possibility of hosting conferences, meetings and [...]

1092 seats
Sala concerti La Casa della Musica - ph. La Casa della Musica

House of Music

The Casa della Musica Sector is equipped with rooms that can be used for multiple functions ranging from music production to the organization of conferences/meetings, [...]

200 seats

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The civic museums of Parma

The civic museums of Parma

Parma offers an integrated system of Civic Museums that reveal its soul through masterpieces, historical objects, music, and traditions.
From the Renaissance to the history of Italian music, this itinerary will guide you through the city's most evocative and significant sites.

Chamber of St. Paul (closed from August 2026 until Spring 2027)
Via Melloni 3
Your day begins with one of Parma's most fascinating gems: the Chamber of St. Paul in the San Paolo complex. Here you can admire the magnificent vault frescoed by Correggio, a masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance that captures the eye and the imagination.

At the same address is the Puppet Castle

Puppet Castle – Giordano Ferrari Museum
Via Melloni 3/a

A unique museum dedicated to puppet theater. Here you can discover marionettes, puppets, and the long tradition of this art form, which has made the city one of the most important centers in Italy. The museum also houses puppets from the Gruppo 80, including the unforgettable Uan.
Great for families and visitors of all ages!

You can continue on foot to the Pinacoteca Stuard.

Stuard gallery
Borgo del Parmigianino 2

A few minutes' walk away is the Pinacoteca Stuard, located in the former monastery of San Paolo. The collection houses works from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, with paintings and objects that tell the story of Parma's rich artistic history.
Perfect for lovers of Italian painting and those who want to delve deeper into stylistic changes over the centuries.

Also a short walk away is Piazzale San Francesco.

Museo dell’Opera and Casa del Suono
Piazzale San Francesco

In the heart of the city, the Museo dell’Opera offers an overview of the history of theater and opera, a fundamental element of Parma's cultural tradition. Next door, the Casa del Suono, housed in the former church of Santa Elisabetta, explores the world of music and sound reproduction with an engaging approach.
Ideal for lovers of music and theater history.

Then going "across the water," crossing the Parma River from the Verdi Bridge, you arrive at Via Tanzi.

Arturo Toscanini Birthplace Museum
Via Tanzi 13

To conclude your museum tour, visit the birthplace of Arturo Toscanini, one of the most famous conductors of all time. This museum chronicles the life and artistic legacy of the Maestro, with photographs, documents, and original instruments.

Visiting tips: We recommend purchasing the Civic Museums Single Ticket, valid for one year, which grants access to all six civic museums with a single ticket:

Casa del Suono Museum
Pinacoteca Stuard
Museum of Opera
Castello dei Puppettini
Giordano Ferrari Museum
Camera di San Paolo (closed from August 2026 until Spring 2027)
Arturo Toscanini Birthplace

A simple and convenient way to enjoy the entire museum experience without complications.

Purchase here: https://www.ticketlandia.com/m/event/musei-civici or at the museums or the Parma Welcome Tourist Office.
There are also discounts and free admission for under 18s, students, residents, and some special categories.

When visiting the civic museums, we also recommend checking the events section of the website https://parmawelcome.it/evento/. On weekends, there are always interesting events at the Pinacoteca Stuard and the Castello dei Puppettini, including guided museum presentations and workshops. The Casa della Musica hosts numerous events throughout the year.

This itinerary allows you to discover the cultural heart of Parma through its civic museums, a journey that combines art, music, history, and theater.
Perfect for a day dedicated to culture or a longer weekend exploring the city.

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