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Teatro Farnese vs Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Parma

Both Teatro Farnese and Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Parma are rated very highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Teatro Farnese is preferred by most writers compared to Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Parma. Teatro Farnese ranks #2 in Parma with praise from 3 sources such as Michelin Guide, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.

Teatro Farnese
Teatro Farnese
9 / 10
Palazzo Della Pilotta, 43121, Parma
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Rebuilt to original plans after WWII bombing, this stunning theatre is almost entirely made out of wood." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"This stunning theatre is made entirely of wood and was built in 1619 by G.B. Aleotti on the model of the Olympic theatre at Vicenza." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Made entirely of wood, it was largely destroyed in a 1944 Allied bombing raid, but it's been flawlessly restored." Full review
The Guardian The Guardian
"And the one thing all visitors must discover is the Teatro Farnese. If you can’t get a ticket for a concert here, there is a good guided tour."
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Parma
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Parma
8 / 10
Palazzo della Pilotta, Parma
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Built in the 1580s, the fortresslike Palazzo della Pilotta housed the ruling Farnese family during Parma's Golden Age." Full review
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In Gallery 9 don't miss La Scapigliata (aka the "Female Head"), one of the most celebrated paintings by the Italian master of the Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"For a change of period, the Museo Archeologico Nazionale exhibits Roman artefacts discovered around Parma and Etruscan finds from the Po valley." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Don't miss the museum's collection of prized Baroque paintings." Full review