Piazza Garibaldi
The main square of central Parma, with the Governor's Palace clock tower facing the town hall, lined with cafés and lively in the evening.
The square sits on the site of an ancient Roman city forum and is the heart of Parma's urban life. The north side is the Palazzo del Governatore, with an astronomical clock and sundial, now used as a contemporary art gallery. On the south side is the town hall, and a statue of Garibaldi stands in the centre of the square. Cafés and restaurants surround it, and in the evening it is a popular spot for locals to take an aperitivo. A few minutes' walk north brings you to the cathedral, Pilotta Palace and the Royal Theatre. To the south, the square connects to Strada Farini.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Santa Maria della Steccata
- Teatro Regio di Parma
- Museo Glauco Lombardi
- Baptistery of Parma
- Camera di San Paolo
- Parma Cathedral
- Palazzo della Pilotta & Teatro Farnese
- Strada Farini