Santa Maria della Steccata
Guide
Photo: Vitold Muratov · CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
FreeChurchAllow 15–25 minPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
A domed Renaissance church on a cross plan; under the arches, Parmigianino's frescoes of wise and foolish virgins.
A brief history
Built from 1521; Parmigianino was jailed for taking so long over his frescoes.
Tips
- Best time
- Afternoon
- Cost
- Free
- Allow
- 15–25 min
- Free days
- Always free
- Hours
- Usually open daily (check)
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Good to know
- Area
- The centre: Piazza Garibaldi, Strada della Repubblica and the churches: the easy base.
- Dress code
- Shoulders and knees covered
- Access
- Step-free
- Indoors or out
- Indoors: good on a hot or rainy day
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