Parma's Pilotta Monumental Complex Expands with Three New Museums
The Complesso Monumentale della Pilotta in Parma has incorporated three new locations: Antica Spezieria di San Giovanni Evangelista, Castello di Torrechiara, and Parco archeologico e Antiquarium di Veleia. This transition in management occurred following a decree from the Ministero della Cultura on February 9, shifting oversight from Direzione Regionale Musei Emilia-Romagna to Pilotta. Beginning June 25, visitors can purchase a €25 ticket for entry to all sites, allowing same-day access to Pilotta and visits to the others within a month. While the Castle and Archaeological Park are currently open, Antica Spezieria will welcome guests starting June 24 after renovations. Director Stefano L'Occaso highlighted the significance of this expansion for cultural heritage. Antica Spezieria dates back to 1201, Castello di Torrechiara was constructed between 1448 and 1460, and Veleia was designated a heritage site in 1760.
Key facts
- Complesso Monumentale della Pilotta adds three new museums: Antica Spezieria di San Giovanni Evangelista, Castello di Torrechiara, Parco archeologico e Antiquarium di Veleia.
- Management transferred from Direzione Regionale Musei Emilia-Romagna to Pilotta per decree of Ministero della Cultura on February 9, 2024.
- Cumulative ticket of €25 from June 25, 2024, allows entry to all sites within 30 days.
- Antica Spezieria opens June 24 after renovations; Castle and Archaeological Park already open.
- Antica Spezieria dates to 1201 (possibly earlier), with 16th-century furnishings and four rooms.
- Castello di Torrechiara built 1448–1460 for Pier Maria Rossi, features frescoes by Cesare Baglione and Giovan Antonio Paganino.
- Veleia Archaeological Park, a Roman settlement from 2nd century BCE, became cultural heritage in 1760 under Duke Filippo di Borbone.
- Director Stefano L'Occaso announced the expansion, noting reunification of Veleia with Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Parma.
Entities
Artists
- Cesare Baglione
- Giovan Antonio Paganino
- Pier Maria Rossi
- Simone Verde
- Stefano L'Occaso
- Lucio Licinio Prisco
- Filippo di Borbone
Institutions
- Complesso Monumentale della Pilotta
- Antica Spezieria di San Giovanni Evangelista
- Castello di Torrechiara
- Parco archeologico e Antiquarium di Veleia
- Direzione Regionale Musei Emilia-Romagna
- Ministero della Cultura
- Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Parma
- Gallerie degli Uffizi
- Artribune
Locations
- Parma
- Langhirano
- Lugagnano Val D'Arda
- Piacenza
- Emilia-Romagna
- Italy
- Appennino
- San Secondo