San Giovanni Evangelista
Abbazia di San Giovanni Evangelista
The Benedictine abbey church directly behind the cathedral, home to Correggio's first dome fresco and an ancient pharmacy.
The Benedictine abbey stands directly behind the cathedral. The church is Renaissance in style with a Baroque facade. The dome fresco, Vision of Saint John, was painted by Correggio in 1520–1524 and was his first dome commission. Side chapels also contain frescoes by Parmigianino. The abbey preserves three cloisters, and beside it the Spezieria di San Giovanni (ancient pharmacy) holds apothecary jars and wooden cabinets dating back to the 16th century, admission charged separately. The church is free to enter.
Opening hours
Church approx. 08:30–11:45 and 15:00–17:45
Nearby sights
- Parma Cathedral
- Baptistery of Parma
- Camera di San Paolo
- Museo Glauco Lombardi
- Piazza Garibaldi
- Santa Maria della Steccata
- Teatro Regio di Parma
- Palazzo della Pilotta & Teatro Farnese