Palazzo Pigorini

Museum | Parma | Emilia-Romagna | Italy

The Palazzo Pigorini in Parma, Italy, is a historic building that now serves as a venue for various cultural events. Originally built in 1767, the palace was likely constructed on the foundations of an older structure. The architecture of the building features a ground floor area with large stone walls and upper floors with simple stucco facades and four windows. Inside, there is a courtyard that gives the building a special atmosphere.

In the 19th century, the Piano Nobile, the most prestigious floor of the palace, was adorned with frescoes by Francesco Scaramuzza depicting the night and the apotheosis of the poet. In the early 20th century, Adriana Pigorini Lusignani, the sister of the renowned archaeologist Luigi Pigorini, acquired the palace. She bequeathed the building to the city of Parma to be used as a museum.