The Palazzo della Pilotta, also called simply the Pilotta.
The name comes from the game of pelota, practiced by the Spanish soldiers in the courtyard of Guazzatoio, originally said precisely of pelota.
Built around 1580, during the last years of the Duchy of Ottavio Farnese.

Inside the palace there are:

• National Archaeological Museum of Parma
• Paolo Toschi Art Institute
• Palatine Library
• Bodoni Museum
• Farnese Theater
• National Gallery of Parma

⏰ Opening hours
Tuesday – Sunday: 10:30 – 19:00
Monday: Closed

💶 Tickets
Full: €18

Reduced groups: €14

Reduced youth (18-25 years): €2

Free for children under 18

☎️ Useful contacts
Phone: +39 0521 233617

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Official website: www.complessopilotta.it

🚶‍♂️ How to get there
The palace can be easily reached on foot from Parma station (about 10 minutes). For those arriving by car, there are paid parking lots near the center.