Museo Glauco Lombardi

Housed in a historic palazzo near the Pilotta complex, the Museo Glauco Lombardi offers an intimate glimpse into Parma's Napoleonic past. The museum is named after its founder, who dedicated his life to collecting objects related to Duchess Marie Louise, Napoleon's second wife and later ruler of Parma. Visitors can explore elegant rooms filled with period furniture, porcelain, paintings, and personal memorabilia, including the duchess's jewelry and dresses. The collection also features works by renowned artists like Antonio Canova. What makes this museum distinctive is its focus on a single historical figure and era, providing a cohesive narrative of courtly life in early 19th-century Parma. The atmosphere is quiet and refined, ideal for history enthusiasts and those interested in decorative arts.

Don't miss

• Portrait of Marie Louise by François Gérard
• Canova's marble bust of Napoleon
• The duchess's personal jewelry and dresses
• Period furniture and Sèvres porcelain
• Temporary exhibitions on Napoleonic themes

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Museo Glauco Lombardi

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