In the heart of Parma, there is a veritable Baroque street, a route comprising monumental churches, ancient noble palaces and invaluable artistic treasures often overlooked by those who pass through the city centre every day.

We will follow the ancient Strada San Michele, now Via Repubblica, one of the city's most important historical thoroughfares, along which numerous religious and aristocratic buildings were constructed or significantly remodeled between the 17th and 18th centuries.

We will enter some of the most fascinating churches along the route, including San Vitale, Santa Cristina, San Sepolcro and Sant'Antonio Abate, discovering their decorations, works of art, historical events and lesser-known details.

Along the way, we will also see the elegant facades of the grand palaces that tell the storey of Parma's noble families and civic power, such as Palazzo Marchi and Palazzo Rangoni, now the seat of the Prefecture.

An itinerary through art and history, but also through interesting facts, personalities and little secrets, to rediscover one of Parma's busiest streets with completely new eyes.

Places visited: Church of San Vitale, Church of Santa Cristina, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Church of Sant'Antonio Abate (exteriors and interiors); historic palaces overlooking Via Repubblica (Palazzo Marchi, Palazzo Rangoni, etc.).

Meeting point: Under the Portici del Grano, Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, 43121 Parma PR, Italy

Tour duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

All our guided visits are led by licensed tour guides

Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the tour. The tours start right on time.

Barrier-free route, also accessible to people with motor disabilities.