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Sant'Uldarico, Parma

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  • Church of st uldarico
  • Chiesa di Sant'Uldarico (Italian)
Religion
AffiliationCatholic
Year consecrated1411
Location
LocationParma, Italy
Architecture
Architect(s)Gaetano Ghidetti
StyleBaroque
Completedfacade (1762)

The church of Sant'Uldarico is located on Farini Street in Parma.

History

The church of Sant'Uldarico was built on the site of ancient Roman theater, and initially consecrated in 1411. The present façade was completed in 1762 by Gaetano Ghidetti. The frescoes of the cupola and nave are by Antonio Bresciani. The church contains also paintings by Lionello Spada, Clemente Ruta, Giovanni Battista Borghesi, Girolamo Donini, and Giovanni Tebaldi. The choir stalls for the monks were commissioned in 1505 from Gian Giacomo Baruffi.

References

  1. Turismo Parma, entry on church.

44°47′48.73″N 10°19′38.85″E / 44.7968694°N 10.3274583°E / 44.7968694; 10.3274583


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