Palazzo del Governatore

Parma


With its dramatic tower and a giant sundial added in 1829, this 17th-century palazzo dominates the north side of Piazza Garibaldi, Parma's central square. These days it houses the city's municipal offices and is occasionally open to the public for special exhibitions and events.


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1. Piazza Garibaldi

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2. Chiesa di Santa Maria della Steccata

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3. Battistero

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4. Piazza del Duomo

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5. Pinacoteca Stuard

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6. Museo Diocesano

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7. Duomo

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8. Ape Parma Museu

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