Parma district, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Places to visit near Parma

Parma is a city in Parma district, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, home to about 146,299 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit — 39 forts & heritage, 29 churches, 2 hill stations & viewpoints and 9 museums. The must-see places are Palazzo Tarasconi (1 km), Conservatorio Arrigo Boito (1 km) and San Paolo, Parma (1 km).

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Parma, Emilia-Romagna
Parma, Parma district, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Parma at a glance

Location
Parma district, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Population
about 146,299
Coordinates
44.7993° N, 10.3262° E
Places within 50 km
85 (85 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Parma

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Parma: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Parma

111 forts & heritage within 100 km of Parma. The closest is Palazzo Tarasconi (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Parma

81 churches within 100 km of Parma. The closest is Pieve Dei Santi Ippolito e Cassiano (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Parma

30 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Parma. The closest is Monte Sporno (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Parma

25 museums within 100 km of Parma. The closest is Conservatorio Arrigo Boito (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Parma

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Parma. The closest is Parco Fluviale Regionale del Taro (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Parma

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Parma. The closest is Lago di Mignano (52 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Parma

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 11 km on the road.

  1. Start in Parma
  2. 1 km Palazzo Tarasconi · heritage site, Cremona
  3. 1 km Cittadella · heritage site, Parma
  4. 4 km Certosa di Parma · Buddhist site, Parma
  5. 4 km San Paolo, Parma · museum, Cremona
  6. 1 km Conservatorio Arrigo Boito · museum, Cremona
  7. 0 km Back to Parma

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From travellers near Parma

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How to reach Parma

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Parma by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage39111Palazzo Tarasconi (1 km)
    Churches2981Pieve Dei Santi Ippolito e Cassiano (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints230Monte Sporno (31 km)
    Museums925Conservatorio Arrigo Boito (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens413Parco Fluviale Regionale del Taro (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs08Lago di Mignano (52 km)
    Other attractions14Corte di Giarola (17 km)
    Parks02Parco Enzo Ferrari (61 km)
    Buddhist sites11Certosa di Parma (4 km)
    Beaches & coast01Spiaggia del "Ponticello (55 km)

    Parma: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Parma?

    Palazzo Tarasconi (heritage site, about 1 km), Conservatorio Arrigo Boito (museum, about 1 km), San Paolo, Parma (museum, about 1 km), Cittadella (heritage site, about 1 km), Certosa di Parma (Buddhist site, about 4 km), Pieve Dei Santi Ippolito e Cassiano (church, about 7 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Parma?

    85 places on Spotwander: 39 forts & heritage, 29 churches, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 museums, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Parma?

    Palazzo Tarasconi, about 1 km by road; Cittadella (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Parma?

    Pieve Dei Santi Ippolito e Cassiano, about 7 km by road; Chiesa di San Lorenzo (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Parma?

    Monte Sporno, about 31 km by road; Monte Caio (49 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Parma?

    Start in Parma, visit Palazzo Tarasconi, then Cittadella, then Certosa di Parma, then San Paolo, Parma, then Conservatorio Arrigo Boito, and drive back — about 11 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Parma?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Parma

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Parma’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Parma on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.