Parma Cathedral

The cathedral features a wide sandstone facade with three loggia floors, two marble lions at the entrance, and a Gothic bell tower topped with a copper angel.

The construction of the cathedral started in 1074 after a fire destroyed an earlier Christian basilica, and Bishop Guibodo supervised the initial building phase.

The cathedral dome displays the Assumption of the Virgin fresco by Correggio, while Lattanzio Gambara created extensive frescoes depicting Christ's life in the central nave.

The cathedral opens daily for visitors, with guided tours available through a dedicated smartphone application that provides information about the art and architecture.

The crypt contains ancient Roman columns supporting groin vaults and preserves fragments of third-century mosaics alongside the tomb of San Bernardo degli Uberti.

Location: Parma

Inception: 11 century

Architects: Benedetto Antelami

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture, Renaissance architecture

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Website: https://www.piazzaduomoparma.com/la-piazza/cattedrale/

Address: piazza Duomo 7 ‒ Parma (PR) 43121 Parma

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 07:45-19:20

Phone: +390521235886

Website: https://piazzaduomoparma.com/la-piazza/cattedrale

GPS coordinates: 44.80334,10.33092

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:30