Biblioteca Palatina, Parma

Name: Biblioteca Palatina
Address: Piazza della Pace, Parma, Italy

#44 among attractions in Parma

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The Biblioteca Palatina or Palatina Library was established in 1761 in the city of Parma by Philip Bourbon, Duke of Parma. It is one of the cultural institutions located in the Palazzo della Pilotta complex in the center of Parma. The Palatina Library was named after Apollus Palatinus. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1761 (263 years ago)Coordinates: 44°48'17"N, 10°19'33"E

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Piazza della PaceParma Italy

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Biblioteca Palatina – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palazzo del Giardino, Galleria nazionale di Parma, Battistero di Parma, Teatro Regio.

~1450 ftNW
Palace, Baroque architecture, Neoclassical architecture
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~240 ftNE
Museum with several centuries of art
Galleria nazionale di Parma, Parma
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~1340 ftSE
Baptismal center with ancient frescoes
Battistero di Parma, Parma
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~740 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Entertainment
Teatro Regio, Parma
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~110 ftNE
Palace with gallery, theatre and museums
Palazzo della Pilotta, Parma
1 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Parma, Italy, the Palazzo della Pilotta stands as a monumental testament to the city's rich cultural history. Originally constructed in the 16th century, this colossal complex was intended to serve the needs of the Farnese family, who were...
~870 ftE
Museum
Camera di San Paolo, Parma
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~110 ftS
Baroque architecture, Architecture, Theater
Teatro Farnese, Parma
1 min walk • Teatro Farnese is a Renaissance theatre in the Palazzo della Pilotta, Parma, Italy. It was built in 1618 by Giovanni Battista Aleotti. The idea of creating this grand theater came from the Duke of Parma and Piacenza Ranuccio I Farnese. The theatre was almost destroyed by an Allied air raid during World War II.
~700 ftSE
Baroque architecture, Museum, Art museum
Museo Glauco Lombardi, Parma
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~710 ftE
Baroque architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Basilica di Santa Maria della Steccata, Parma
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~940 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Sacred and religious sites
San Paolo, Parma
5 min walk • San Paolo is a former convent in central Parma, Emilia-Romagna, northern Italy. It is best known for housing the Camera di San Paolo, decorated by a masterpiece of fresco work by Correggio.
~790 ftSE
Baroque architecture, Vernacular architecture, Palace
Palazzo di Riserva, Parma
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Biblioteca Palatina?

Nearby attractions include Palazzo della Pilotta, Parma (1 min walk), Teatro Farnese, Parma (1 min walk), Academy of Fine Arts of Parma, Parma (1 min walk), Bodoni Museum, Parma (1 min walk).

How to get to Biblioteca Palatina by public transport?

The nearest stations to Biblioteca Palatina:

Bus

Pilotta • Lines: 2, 7 (2 min walk)
Piazza Ghiaia • Lines: 2, 7 (3 min walk)

Train

Parma (11 min walk)