What to do in Parma when it rains
A wet day in Parma is no write-off: spend it among the museums and galleries, browse an indoor market, or linger over coffee somewhere cosy.
Museums
Spend a few hours in the city's museums — many are free, and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to take your time.
- Fondazione Museo Ettore Guatelli Via Nazionale, 130, 43044 Ozzano Taro PR, Italy
- Roccalanzona castle 43014 Medesano, Province of Parma, Italy
- Bunker Fingang Tedesco di Kesselring della Seconda Guerra Mondiale Piazza Ponci, 7, 43048 Sant'Andrea Bagni PR, Italy
- Pro loco Sant’Andrea Bagni Via Giacomo Puccini, 4, 43048 Sant'Andrea Bagni PR, Italy
Art galleries
Duck into the art galleries; they're quiet, warm and rarely busier than on a wet day.
Historic sites
Explore the indoor historic sites and their covered galleries.
- Bunker Fingang Tedesco di Kesselring della Seconda Guerra Mondiale Piazza Ponci, 7, 43048 Sant'Andrea Bagni PR, Italy
Covered markets
Browse the covered market — street-food stalls, local makers and somewhere dry to graze for an hour.
- Piazza Mercato Fornovo 43045 Fornovo di Taro, Province of Parma, Italy
- Mercato settimanale di Fornovo Martedì Via Nazario Sauro, 43045 Fornovo di Taro PR, Italy
Cafés
Claim a window seat in a cosy café and watch the rain instead of walking in it.
- Pasticceria Manferdelli Dolce, salato & caffè Via Risorgimento, 1/3, 43014 Felegara PR, Italy
- Lino's Coffee Strada della Cisa, 105/A, 43045 Riccò PR, Italy
- Caffetteria Tabacchi di Taciti Marco Via Solferino, 156, 43014 Medesano PR, Italy
- Bar Read and Drink Cafe Via Nazionale, 58, 43044 Collecchio PR, Italy
Indoor shopping
Hit the covered shopping streets and centres — everything under one roof.
- Shopping Center Ramiola Via Solferino, 43014 Medesano PR, Italy
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