San Pietro d'Alcantara, Parma

Name: San Pietro d'Alcantara
Address: Borgo Padre Onorio Rosi, 15, Parma, 43121, Italy
Telephone: +39 0521 236585

#34 among attractions in Parma

Baroque architecture, Church

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The church of San Pietro d'Alcantara is found on via Padre Onorio in Parma. The church is dedicated to the canonized Franciscan friar, Peter of Alcantara. Construction at this site began in 1706, next to a reformed Franciscan monastery. In 1810, Napoleon closed the monastery. The church was not reconsecrated till 1927. It contains an Glory of St. Peter of Alcantara, painted in 1736 by Clemente Ruta. ()

Local name: Chiesa di San Pietro d'Alcantara Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 44°47'48"N, 10°20'4"E

Address

Borgo Padre Onorio Rosi, 15Parma 43121 Italy

Contact

+39 0521 236585

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San Pietro d'Alcantara – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to San Pietro d'Alcantara?

Nearby attractions include Chiesa di San Cristoforo, Parma (4 min walk), Chiesa di Santi Maria Maddalena e Nettario, Parma (6 min walk), Stadio Ennio Tardini, Parma (6 min walk), Church of San Michele, Parma (7 min walk).

How to get to San Pietro d'Alcantara by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Pietro d'Alcantara:

Bus

v.le Solferino v. Magenta • Lines: 2 (10 min walk)
v.le Berenini - b.ra Farini • Lines: 2 (11 min walk)

Train

Parma (26 min walk)