Discovering Parma and its surroundings
Discover the exclusive benefits reserved for our guests
Palazzo Utini opens its doors to a unique journey through art, culture and beauty. Thanks to special agreements with museums, galleries, theaters and other cultural realities in the area, our guests can access exclusive experiences at advantageous conditions by reservation.
Staying in our hotel, you will have the opportunity to discover the artistic and historical heritage of the province of Parma with discounts, discounted admissions and reserved treatments. A way to experience the city and its surroundings in an authentic way, enriching your stay with unforgettable emotions.
Consult the list of active agreements and let yourself be guided in the discovery of an area that has so much to offer and tell.
For more info and reservations write to the conciergerie: reservation@palazzoutini.com
APE Parma Musuem
Located in the heart of the historic center of Parma, APE Parma Museum is the cultural and exhibition center promoted by the Monteparma Foundation. An elegant and dynamic space that hosts temporary exhibitions of modern and contemporary art, thematic itineraries, meetings and cultural projects, in a continuous dialogue between tradition and innovation. The museum stands out for the quality of its exhibitions and the refined atmosphere that accompanies every event.
Museum of Chinese and Ethnographic Art of Parma
The only one of its kind in Italy, the Museum of Chinese and Ethnographic Art in Parma houses a rich collection of oriental art and ethnographic objects from Asia, Africa and Latin America. Founded by Xaverian missionaries, the museum is a journey through distant cultures, told with elegance and depth, thanks to an engaging and evocative layout. A place that stimulates dialogue between civilizations and enriches the gaze of every visitor.
Labyrinth of the Masone
The Labirinto della Masone, about 30 minutes from Parma and 15 from Noceto, is the largest labyrinth in the world made entirely of bamboo. In addition to the immersive experience between green geometries and enigmatic paths, the complex houses a refined art collection, temporary exhibitions, cultural spaces and the famous bookshop of the FMR publishing house. A visionary place, where nature, beauty and culture intertwine in a unique way.
Glauco Lombardi Museum
In the heart of Parma, the Glauco Lombardi Museum houses a fascinating collection dedicated to the Napoleonic period and the Duchy of Marie Louise. Clothes, furnishings, paintings, documents and personal objects elegantly tell the story of one of the most beloved figures by the people of Parma, offering an intimate look at court life and nineteenth-century culture. The museum, housed in a historic building, combines historical rigor and aesthetic suggestion.
Food Museums in Parma
A journey into the heart of the Food Valley through its most authentic flavours: the Food Museums tell the history, culture and gastronomic traditions that have made Parma famous throughout the world. Each museum – from Parmigiano Reggiano to Parma Ham, from Tomato to Vino dei Colli, passing through Salami, Pasta and Culatello – is a tribute to the passion for taste, artisanal quality and the peasant memory of the territory.
Teatro Due
Teatro Due is one of the most significant cultural centers of Parma, known for the quality and experimentation of its theatrical proposal. With a program that combines revisited classics and contemporary dramaturgy, it hosts actors of national importance and original productions, in evocative spaces such as the Shakespeare Arena, outdoors, during the summer season. A living theater, open to dialogue and innovation, a point of reference for lovers of the stage.
NUX – Museum of the Votive Pool of Noceto
The NUX – Museum of the Votive Pool of Noceto houses one of the most extraordinary archaeological finds of the Bronze Age in Italy: a large submerged wooden structure, discovered intact after more than 3,000 years. The museum, modern and immersive, offers a fascinating journey through time, among unique artifacts and digital technologies that tell the rituals, daily life and technical ingenuity of the ancient civilizations that inhabited the Po Valley. An opportunity to discover, a few steps from the hotel, an archaeological site of international importance, witness to the deep bond between the territory of Noceto and its most ancient roots.
Palazzo Marchi
Palazzo Marchi, in Parma, is a hidden jewel that contains frescoes, furnishings and works of art of great historical and artistic value. An eighteenth-century noble residence, now home to cultural events and temporary exhibitions, the palace offers an immersion in the refinement and elegance of a bygone era. The visit, by reservation, is an exclusive journey through precious environments and atmospheres of yesteryear. An opportunity to discover one of the most fascinating and reserved places of Parma’s cultural heritage, in an exclusive and privileged way.
Galleria delle Fontane – Parma Underground
In the heart of the historic center of Parma hides a fascinating and little-known world: the Galleria delle Fontane, a stretch of the ancient ducal aqueduct now accessible thanks to guided tours organized by ArcheoVea. An evocative path between masonry vaults and water features that tell the story of the hydraulic engineering of the past and reveal a hidden, underground and surprising Parma.
An exclusive opportunity to experience the city from a new perspective, between history, mystery and underground architecture.
Bottega Barilla
In the heart of Parma, Bottega Barilla is much more than an exhibition space: it is an immersive journey into the universe of the famous Italian brand. A multisensory experience between history, innovation and food culture, where visitors can explore Barilla’s identity through interactive paths, installations, stories and suggestions related to pasta and conviviality. A place that celebrates Italian know-how with a contemporary and engaging style. An exclusive opportunity to discover the Barilla world in an authentic and privileged way, in the heart of the city that gave birth to one of the symbols of Italian cuisine in the world.