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Cathedral · Parma, Emília-Romanha
Cattedrale di Parma
Romanesque cathedral consecrated in 1106. The dome is covered by the Assumption of the Virgin painted by Correggio, and the transept houses the Deposition sculpted by Benedetto Antelami in 1178.
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About Cattedrale di Parma
Locals call the cathedral the Duomo, which means cathedral. The Romanesque church, dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta, was consecrated in 1106. The stone façade has three stories of open galleries and a portal with marble lions. Beside it stands the Gothic bell tower.
The great highlight is up above. Between 1524 and 1530, Antonio Allegri, known as Correggio, painted the Assumption of the Virgin on the dome, a fresco of about 650 square meters in which a crowd of saints and angels spirals upward toward heaven. The painting, seen from below, influenced the Baroque domes that followed.
In the right transept is the Deposition from the Cross, a marble relief signed by Benedetto Antelami in 1178. It is the sculptor's first known work; he later made the Battistero right next door. The naves contain 16th-century frescoes, and the crypt preserves columns and remains of floor mosaics.
The Piazza Duomo, where the cathedral, the Battistero and the bishop's palace stand, is one of the best-preserved medieval squares in the region.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
30 to 45 minutes.
Best time
In the morning, with natural light, the dome looks best. Tourist visits are suspended during masses; check the times before you go.
How to get there
It is located on the Piazza Duomo, about a 15-minute walk from Parma station and 5 minutes from the Piazza Garibaldi.
Tip
Shoulders and knees covered. Bring binoculars or use your camera's zoom to see the details of the dome. It is a few steps from the Battistero: visit both in succession. Entrance to the cathedral is free.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Cattedrale di Parma
What to see in the Duomo de Parma?
The Assumption of the Virgin by Correggio on the dome and the Deposition by Benedetto Antelami in the right transept, as well as the Romanesque façade.
Is there an admission fee?
Entrance to the cathedral is free. The Battistero next door charges admission.
Who was Correggio?
Antonio Allegri, a Renaissance painter born in Correggio, near Reggio Emilia. He worked in Parma, where he painted the domes of the cathedral and the church of San Giovanni Evangelista.