Piazza Ghiaia, Market square in central Parma, Italy.
The plaza spans across multiple levels connected by a Verona marble staircase, featuring covered walkways and architectural elements from different periods.
In 1830, architect Nicola Bettoli added Doric porticoes to the square, transforming it into a central marketplace for local commerce and gatherings.
The square maintains its traditional function as a marketplace where vendors sell regional specialties including Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and local produce.
Markets operate on Wednesday and Saturday mornings, offering fresh products from local farmers and artisans throughout the covered sections of the square.
The square incorporates underground passages and multilevel structures that reflect different construction phases from the thirteenth century to modern times.
Location: Parma
Inception: 20 century
Address: piazza Ghiaia ‒ Parma (PR)
GPS coordinates: 44.80308,10.32487
Latest update: March 5, 2025 06:53
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