Personalized Star Map of Parma
44.8015°N, 10.3279°E
Gastronomic capital of Emilia and home of Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma ham, Parma unfurls its stars above the pink Baptistery by Benedetto Antelami and the all-wood Teatro Farnese. Gift a Parmesan star map — a present as refined as Correggio's frescoes and Verdi's notes beneath the Emilian firmament.
Famous Landmarks
Parma Baptistery
44.8015°N, 10.3279°E
The Parma Baptistery, built between 1196 and 1307 by Benedetto Antelami in Verona pink marble, marks the transition from Romanesque to Gothic art in Italy. Its octagonal plan and sculptures representing the months of the year and zodiac signs make it a manifesto of Emilian medieval art.
Teatro Farnese
44.8015°N, 10.3279°E
Teatro Farnese, built between 1617 and 1618 by Giovanni Battista Aleotti within the Palazzo della Pilotta, is one of Italy's first modern theatres. Entirely crafted in wood and stucco, it accommodates up to 3,000 spectators and was rebuilt identically after the 1944 bombings.
Parco Ducale
44.8015°N, 10.3279°E
Parco Ducale, laid out from 1561 for the Farnese family, is one of Europe's oldest ducal gardens. Stretching across 20 hectares along the Parma stream, it combines a French-style section designed in the 18th century and romantic paths lined with centuries-old trees, offering a haven of peace to Parmigiani.
Why gift a star map of Parma?
Gifting a star map of Parma means immortalising a moment under the Emilian sky of a city where art, music and gastronomy have intertwined since the age of the Farnese. Birthplace of Verdi and Toscanini and Italian capital of culture in 2020, Parma tells eight centuries of excellence beneath peaceful stars.
The sky of Parma
At 44.8 degrees north latitude, Parma lies in the Emilian plain where winter haze can limit observation. The Osservatorio Astronomico di Parma, part of the University of Parma since 1761 and installed on the roof of Palazzo della Pilotta, was one of Italy's first academic observatories and preserves a rich collection of historic astronomical instruments.