Parma is a city in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna known for its architecture, music, art, prosciutto (ham), cheese and surrounding countryside. With a population of 198,292 inhabitants, Parma is the second most populous city in Emilia-Romagna after Bologna, the region's capital. The city is home to the University of Parma, one of the oldest universities in the world. Parma is divided into two parts by the stream of the same name. The district on the west side of the river is Oltretorrente. Parma's Etruscan name was adapted by Romans to describe the round shield called Parma.
Reggio nell'Emilia, usually referred to as Reggio Emilia, or simply Reggio by its inhabitants, and known until 1861 as Reggio di Lombardia, is a city in northern Italy, in the Emilia-Romagna region. It has about 171,944 inhabitants and is the main comune (municipality) of the province of Reggio Emilia.
The University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, located in Modena and Reggio Emilia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, is one of the oldest universities in Italy, founded in 1175, with a population of 20,000 students.
Palazzo Schifanoia is a Renaissance palace in Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna (Italy) built for the Este family. The name "Schifanoia" is thought to originate from "schifare la noia" meaning literally to "escape from boredom" which describes accurately the original intention of the palazzo and the other villas in close proximity where the Este court relaxed. The highlights of its decorations are the allegorical frescoes with details in tempera by or after Francesco del Cossa and Cosmè Tura, executed ca 1469–70, a unique survival of their time.
The Sala del Tricolore, formerly the Patriotic Hall, is an historical hall that currently serves as the council chamber of the comune (municipality) of Reggio Emilia, northern Italy. It was designed by the architect Lodovico Bolognini as the archive of the ducal family of Este. In the Sala del Tricolore, on 7 January 1797, the flag of Italy was born, hence the name of the hall. Adjacent to the room is the Tricolour Flag Museum, whose collection is made up of relics related to the Italian flag.
Bartolomeo Avanzini (1608–1658) was an Italian architect of the Baroque period, active mainly in Modena, Sassuolo and Reggio Emilia.
Palazzo Tirelli is a former aristocratic palace located on Via Gabbi #16 in the historical centre of Reggio Emilia, Italy.
The Doge's Palace is a historical building in Genoa, northern Italy.
San Giorgio is a Roman Catholic church located on via Farini in Reggio Emilia, Italy. Across the street is Palazzo San Giorgio, now Biblioteca Panizzi.
The Palazzo Magnani, also known as the Palazzo Becchi-Magnani, is a Neoclassical-style palace located on Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi 29 in the historic center of the town of Reggio Emilia in Italy.
The Palazzo Ancini is a Mannerist-style palace with a main facade located on Via Luigi Carlo Farini #4 in the historic center of the town of Reggio Emilia in Italy.
The Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo is a Gothic-style civic building located facing the piazza del Monte in the historic center of the town of Reggio Emilia in Italy.
The Palazzo San Giorgio is a palace with a main facade located on Via Farini #3, across from the church of San Giorgio in the historic center of the town of Reggio Emilia in Italy. it presently houses one of the properties of the town library: Biblioteca Municipale Panizzi.
The Palazzo Fontanelli Sacrati, also known as the Palazzo Terrachini or Terracini or just Sacrati, is a Gothic and Renaissance-style palace with a main facade located on Via Emilia San Pietro #27 in the historic center of the town of Reggio Emilia, region of Emilia Romagna, in Italy. It is now used for private and cultural events.
The Palazzo Masdoni is a Baroque and Neoclassical-style palace located on Via Toschi #23 in the historic center of the town of Reggio Emilia in Italy. The palaces is notable for its quadratura or painted architecture in its two-story Sala di Musica or Music Room. From 1954 to 1991, it was the provincial office of the Italian Communist party. It rises across the street from the Istituto Omozzoli Parisetti.
The Palazzo Pratonieri is an eclectic monumental building, renovated in the 19th century using Gothic and Renaissance-style elements in the main facade, and interior decor influenced by Liberty style located on Via Toschi #9 in the historic center of the town of Reggio Emilia, region of Emilia Romagna, in Italy. It is owned by the banking enterprise Unicredit.
The Parisetti or Omozzoli Parisetti Hospital was once housed on the building on Via Toschi #24 in central Reggio Emilia, Italy, now housing the a nursing home for the elderly ‘’Istituto Omozzoli Parisetti’’. For over 200 years, the site housed a hospice/hospital; it stands across the street from the Palazzo Masdoni and further along the street is the Palazzo Spalletti-Trivelli.
The Palazzo del Governatore is a monumental building located in Piazza Garibaldi forming part of the civic center of Parma, region of Emilia Romagna, Italy. The building still houses municipal offices, as well as hosting cultural and social events. Across the Piazza Garibaldi are a number of other prominent buildings including the Palazzi del Podesta and del Comune, and the neoclassical Church of San Pietro Apostolo.
The Palazzo del Comune is a monumental building located in Piazza Garibaldi forming part of the civic center of Parma, region of Emilia Romagna, Italy. The building houses municipal offices. Across the Piazza Garibaldi are a number of other prominent buildings including the Palazzi del Podesta and del Governatore, and the neoclassical Church of San Pietro Apostolo.
