At the first sight the Palace looks bare, but its rooms are a trunk containing countless treasures. You will get lost in an ocean of paintings (some even from famous artists!) as well as in the big library, filled with many ancient volumes! The complete visit takes a whole morning. Reduced prices for young people between 18 and 25, and for underage people the entrance is free!

The Palazzo della Pilotta was by far the best place I visited during my stay in Parma. It is just a few minutes walk from La Piazza della Ghiaia. Whether you're visiting with family, friends or solo. I definitely recommend spending some time here. Walk through the buildings breathtaking arches before entering the museum, which only costs €2. See works from artists such as MichealAngelo on the guided walk through the museum of floor to ceiling paintings. It also has very interesting artefacts and ancient pottery. A lot of the art have Italian and English description plaques but not all. Even if you're not visiting the museum the area is surrounded by charming cafes, restaurants and gelato shops. I spent my days lazing around the grass reading and eating gelato by the marble statues. Even if you don't plan on visiting the Pilotta, you'll likely end up finding your way here anyway if you're just walking around.

The museum complex is a great choice for adults, but not likely to interest children. The archeology section is focused on the Parma area and has good displays. The very large theater constructed of wood is amazing. You get to see the structure under the seating as well as the stage and seating areas. The art museum is mostly religious art and seems to go on and on with no escape except to walk through the entire museum. Access to the art museum is tucked behind the theater stage. It can be hard to find.