Piazzale della Pace

Piazzale della Pace sits beside Palazzo della Pilotta and combines open green lawns with broad paved areas designed for public gathering. The space links several key buildings including Palazzo della Provincia and Palazzo dei Ministri throughout its layout.

The square took form after aerial bombings in 1944 destroyed the Reinach Theater and the neoclassical Ducal Palace in the area. This wartime damage led to the redesign of the urban space and shaped its modern layout.

Stone monuments here feature poems by Attilio Bertolucci dedicated to Joan of Arc and Giacomo Ulivi, bringing literary reflections into the public space.

Multiple seating areas throughout the space make it easy to stop and rest while exploring the surroundings. Wide pathways and flat terrain allow comfortable movement across the entire plaza for all visitors.

A large fountain designed by architect Mario Botta occupies the site of the former Church of San Pietro Martire, demolished during the Napoleonic era. This work merges contemporary design with a historically significant location.

Location: Parma

Inception: 20 century

Address: piazzale della Pace ‒ Parma (PR)

GPS coordinates: 44.80452,10.32757

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:52