Pilotta Palace

The Palazzo della Pilotta, built at the end of the 16th century by the Farnese Family, is located in Parma in the historic center, a few steps from the main square, and stands exactly between the Duomo and the Ducal Park.

The name is taken from the function that had the inner courtyard, ie host the challenges of the game of Pelota.

Currently this impressive structure is home to many cultural centers including the National Gallery, with the Works of Parmigianino, the Archaeological Museum, which houses among other things countless artifacts of ancient Egypt, the Palatine Library and, on the side overlooking the stream, the Artistic School Paolo Toschi.