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Camera di San Paolo

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The Camera di San Paolo, or Chamber of St. Paul, is one of Parma’s artistic gems. Hidden within a former Benedictine convent, this room is renowned for its Renaissance frescoes painted by Antonio da Correggio in 1519. The frescoes depict playful mythological scenes and architectural illusions, showcasing Correggio’s mastery of perspective and light. A visit here offers a quiet yet unforgettable experience of Parma’s artistic heritage.

What to See & Do

  • Admire Correggio’s ceiling fresco 🎨 featuring Diana 🏹, goddess of the hunt 🖼️✨
  • Learn about the convent’s history 📜 and the abbess Giovanna Piacenza 👑 who commissioned the work 💡🧠
  • View the adjoining rooms 🚪 decorated with Renaissance art 🖼️ and sculptures 🗿🇮🇹
  • Take photographs 📸 (without flash 🚫💡) of the intricate ceiling designs ✨🖼️📷

How to Get There

  • From Parma Train Station 🚆: 15-minute walk 🚶‍♀️ via Strada Garibaldi 🛣️⏱️
  • By Car 🚗: Parking 🅿️ available nearby 🗺️ at Piazza Ghiaia 💰 or Via Bodoni 👍✅
  • By Foot 👣: Located 📍 in Parma’s old town 🏘️, a short walk 🚶‍♂️ from Piazza Duomo ⛪✅

Travel Tips

  • Visits are often limited 🚫 to small groups 🧑‍🤝‍🧑—book tickets 🎟️ in advance 📅 if possible 📞👍
  • Allow about 30–45 minutes ⏱️ to explore the site thoroughly 🗺️⏳
  • Combine your visit 🤝 with the nearby National Gallery 🖼️ and Cathedral ⛪🗺️
  • Photography 📸 without flash is permitted 👍 but be respectful 🙏 of other visitors 🤫👀

Suggested Itinerary

  • 10:00 AM – Arrive 🧭 at Camera di San Paolo 🏛️ and tour the frescoed rooms 🎨🖼️
  • 10:45 AM – Visit the nearby National Gallery of Parma 🖼️🤓
  • 12:00 PM – Coffee break ☕ at a café 🥐 on Via Melloni 😋👋
  • 01:00 PM – Continue 🚶‍♂️ to Piazza Duomo ⛪ for Cathedral 🙏 and Baptistery 🏛️ visits 🗺️✅

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Tuesday – Sunday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (closed Mondays)

Entry Fee:

€5 (discounts available for students and seniors)

Best Time to Visit:

Morning hours to enjoy the natural light on the frescoes.

Location

📌 Camera di San Paolo, Via Melloni, 3, 43121 Parma PR, Italy

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