Day Itinerary
8 Activities
Day 2
45 mi0.7 mi
A Day Among Cheeses, Arts and Castles
Ready for the second day on the road? On this second day it proposes a visit to a cheese factory near Parma, to learn about the production process and taste the cheeses.
Afterwards, you will be able to visit some of the most emblematic sites of the city of Parma and see some of the most famous works of Italian Renaissance art.
Finally, you can visit the Torrechiara castle and see some others from the outside.
Of course, traditional gastronomy will also be present on this day for lunch and dinner. Good route!
Afterwards, you will be able to visit some of the most emblematic sites of the city of Parma and see some of the most famous works of Italian Renaissance art.
Finally, you can visit the Torrechiara castle and see some others from the outside.
Of course, traditional gastronomy will also be present on this day for lunch and dinner. Good route!
5 mi
15 min
08:302 hrs
San Pier Damiani Dairy
After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, you are ready to start your day.
The suggestion for the morning is to take a guided tour of a Parmigiano Reggiano factory. You can check out the available sites and book the guided tours on the official website.
You can buy cheese to have on hand for the rest of the day.
You can buy cheese to have on hand for the rest of the day.
7.6 mi
20 min
11:0010 min
Car Park
Return to the city of Parma and leave the car in a car park near the centre. The rest of the morning you can choose to visit some of the monuments the city has to offer, such as the ones you could not visit the day before.
0.1 mi
5 min
11:151 hr 30 min
Palace of the Pilotta
Another place to visit is the Palazzo della Pillota. This palace dates from the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Is a large building used by the court and integrated into the Palazzo Ducale, which was remodelled at different times in history.
Currently houses the National Archaeological Museum, the Palatine Library and the National Gallery. Inside the palace is the Teatro Farnese, a theatre built at the beginning of the 17th century entirely in wood. Getting into it will surely surprise you.
In the National Gallery (pinacoteva) there are many works by Corregio and Parmigianino, but there are also works by Leonardo da Vinci and El Greco, among others.
The same ticket includes the Archaeological Museum, the National Gallery and the Farnese Theatre. You can read all the information and access the link to buy the tickets on the official website.
Currently houses the National Archaeological Museum, the Palatine Library and the National Gallery. Inside the palace is the Teatro Farnese, a theatre built at the beginning of the 17th century entirely in wood. Getting into it will surely surprise you.
In the National Gallery (pinacoteva) there are many works by Corregio and Parmigianino, but there are also works by Leonardo da Vinci and El Greco, among others.
The same ticket includes the Archaeological Museum, the National Gallery and the Farnese Theatre. You can read all the information and access the link to buy the tickets on the official website.
0.2 mi
5 min
13:0030 min
St Paul's Chamber
If you like Italian Renaissance art, you can visit the monumental complex of San Paolo. There, you can see the rooms of the private flat of the abbess Giovanna da Piacenza and two adjoining rooms, one by Alessandro Araldi and the other by Correggio.
You must buy your ticket online.
You must buy your ticket online.
0.4 mi
10 min
13:451 hr 30 min
Ristorante Gallo d'Oro
It may have been a little late for lunch, but it's worth the wait for some delicious pasta. One place to go is Ristorante Gallo d'Oro, located near Piazza Garibaldi, one of the most important squares in Parma. They recommend an antipasto of torta fritta and salami, followed by tortelli. Enjoy your meal!
If you eat early and still have time, you can stroll around the square to see some palaces and observe the daily life.
If you eat early and still have time, you can stroll around the square to see some palaces and observe the daily life.
12 mi
30 min
16:001 hr
Torrechiara Castle
The next suggested destination is Torrechiara Castle, a few kilometres from Parma. The castle is located on a mountain from where you can see the whole green valley. The construction and decoration combine medieval and renaissance elements. Among the rooms that can be visited are the Golden Chamber and the Hall of the Acrobats.
To see the opening times for each time of the year and purchase tickets, you can check the official website. Depending on the time of year you visit, you may be able to stay longer or shorter. Note: You must enter the name of the museum in the reason for payment.
To see the opening times for each time of the year and purchase tickets, you can check the official website. Depending on the time of year you visit, you may be able to stay longer or shorter. Note: You must enter the name of the museum in the reason for payment.
11.4 mi
25 min
17:3045 min
Castle of Montechiarugolo
On your way back to Bologna, you can stop in the small town of Montechiarugolo to visit its castle and take a walk.
As the visiting hours change every month, you can check them in the news section of the official website.
If you can't visit the inside, take a few pictures of the outside.
As the visiting hours change every month, you can check them in the news section of the official website.
If you can't visit the inside, take a few pictures of the outside.
9.6 mi
20 min
19:001 hr 30 min
Porca Polenta
Then, you can stop on the way for a dinner. A recommended place is Porca Polenta, near Reggio Emilia, where you can enjoy a good Italian dinner..