San Rocco

San Rocco is a Baroque church in Parma featuring an ornately decorated stone facade and a slender bell tower along Strada dell'Università. Inside, multiple chapels with elaborate altars and decorative details structure the interior space.

The church originated in 1528 as a response to a plague epidemic before the Jesuits took control in 1564. A complete rebuilding between 1737 and 1750 gave the building its present Baroque appearance.

The church is dedicated to Saint Roch, venerated locally as a protector against illness and disease. This religious focus shapes the interior decoration and is reflected in the imagery visitors encounter throughout the space.

The building sits in a central location near Parma University and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors should proceed respectfully as this is an active place of worship with potentially limited visiting hours.

The church houses a 1754 pipe organ built by Bernardo Poncini and Antonio Negri-Poncini, positioned above a gilded choir gallery. This instrument stands as a notable example of 18th-century Italian organ craftsmanship.

Location: Parma

Inception: 1737

Architects: Tommaso Blandino, Edelberto dalla Nave

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Address: strada dell' Università 10 ‒ Parma (PR)

GPS coordinates: 44.80107,10.32641

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:26