Toscanini's Birthplace
Casa natale di Arturo Toscanini
The birthplace of the legendary conductor Toscanini, displaying his scores, batons and personal belongings.
Arturo Toscanini, one of the greatest conductors of the 20th century, was born here in 1867. The house sits in the old town on the west bank of the Parma River and is now a small memorial museum. It displays his manuscript scores, batons, photographs, letters and personal belongings, along with a listening room that plays recordings of his performances. Admission costs a few euros, and a visit takes about 40 minutes. Opening days are limited, and it is usually closed on Mondays. It can be combined with a visit to the ducal garden.
Opening hours
Open Wed–Sun for select time slots; check official website
Nearby sights
- Parco Ducale
- Palazzo della Pilotta & Teatro Farnese
- Teatro Regio di Parma
- Santa Maria della Steccata
- Museo Glauco Lombardi
- Piazza Garibaldi
- Camera di San Paolo
- Baptistery of Parma