Labirinto della Masone — Attraction in Fontanellato

It is a beautiful, sprawling site just about 15 minutes outside of Parma. It is a great place to bring the kids as a break from museums and churches. The walk through the maze was pleasant with lots of shade from the bamboo walls, filled with interesting historical facts about labyrinths and a few art installations along the way. It took us roughly 45 minutes at a leisurely pace to get through the maze, this included stops to read and translate the info. There is never any concern about getting lost within the maze. There are maps and checkpoints along the way to give you a sense of location. The art collection in the museum was a pleasant surprise! It was diverse and the accompanying info plaques were very informative. One should also take the time to see the temporary exhibit. We were there for the "Aeropainting Futurism" exhibit. It featured an era of art brought about through the advent of flight and airplanes, not widely known about, at the beginning of the 20th century. In general, the labyrinth and its museum was a unique and...

The collection shows the quirky genius of Franco Maria Ricci, Italian publisher extraordinaire. Friend of Borges and Erté, Franco Maria Ricci (FMR) recruited the best litrary talents and scouted for the strangest visual suggestions; he produced and published beautiful and weird works of art, among which the stunning Codex Seraphinianum. Works by Wildt, Erté, Chiparus and Ligabue are on display. The Labyrinth is a multi-layered metaphysic reflection, an ode to bamboo, and some good sport on top of it (take a picture of the map, it will help you!). Only cloud on an otherwise spotless experience: the food offer (at the Cafè, Bistrot and Bottega) is limited and seriously overpriced. Head to the nearby Fontanellato and stop at the friendly Salsamenteria for a rewarding...

An incredible and unique place – a true cinematic experience The Labirinto is unlike anything I’ve seen before. It’s an extraordinary place that evokes new sensations and emotions from the moment you enter. The entire setting feels otherworldly – refined, almost dreamlike – and is enriched by a remarkable art collection featuring rare and carefully selected pieces. Temporary exhibitions are just as thoughtful and well-curated, perfectly reflecting the vision and legacy of the founder, the iconic publisher behind it all. The experience is complete with a charming café and boutique area, offering a moment of pleasant relaxation in the midst of such inspiration. Absolutely...