Church of San Leonardo, Parma

Name: Church of San Leonardo
Address: Via Giuseppe Micheli, 6, Parma, 43122, Italy
Telephone: +39 0521 272668

#69 among attractions in Parma

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The church of San Leonardo is a Catholic place of worship with Neo-Byzantine forms, located at 11 Via San Leonardo in Parma, in the province and diocese of Parma; the building gives its name to the neighborhood in which it stands. Derived from an ancient oratory in an extra moenia location, the building was redone in neo-Byzantine style in the first half of the 20th century.

Local name: Chiesa di San LeonardoArchitectural style: Byzantine revivalCoordinates: 44°48'53"N, 10°19'53"E

Address

Via Giuseppe Micheli, 6Parma 43122 Italy

Contact

+39 0521 272668

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of San Leonardo?

Nearby attractions include Food Valley Travel & Leisure, Parma (16 min walk), Chiesa di Santa Teresa del Bambin Gesù, Parma (16 min walk), Palazzo del Giardino, Parma (17 min walk), Palazzo Cusani, Parma (17 min walk).

How to get to Church of San Leonardo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of San Leonardo:

Bus

via San Leonardo • Lines: 7 (1 min walk)
v. San Leonardo v. Corini • Lines: 7 (2 min walk)

Train

Parma (9 min walk)