The Palazzo della Pilotta is a monumental complex, originally conceived as a container for the services of the Farnese court, aimed at integrating the system of ducal residences. It probably began around 1583, during the last years of the duchy of Ottavio Farnese (1547-1586), designed by the Urbino architect Francesco Paciotto. The long corridors arranged orthogonally delimit a real citadel equipped with a system of internal courtyards with rustic brick facades, intended to contain warehouses, stables, barracks, as well as a grand armory later transformed into a court theater. The complex derives its name from the noble game of "pelota" that was played in the courtyards on special ceremonial occasions. During the rule of Don Filippo di Borbone (1748-1765), the Pilotta hosted the Academy of Fine Arts with its art collection, from which the National Gallery, the Palatine Library, the Archaeological Museum, and the Bodoni Museum originated. Separated after the Unification of Italy, these cultural institutes have regained their unity since 2016, giving life to a unique monumental complex that, in the historic center of Parma, welcomes citizens and tourists with the richness and variety of its collections. The Complesso Monumentale della Pilotta is open from Tuesday to Sunday, observing the weekly closure on Monday. The public opening hours are from 10:30 am to 6:30 pm (last entry at 5:45 pm). The entrance fees for visiting the Complesso Monumentale della Pilotta are as follows: - Full price: 18 euros - Reduced Groups: 14 euros (groups of adults 10-30px) - Reduced from 18 to 25 years old: € 2 - Discount for couples of parents with children aged 18 to 25: € 14 per parent - Free for children under 18 years old For all the entrance discounts provided by the Ministry of Culture in state museums and institutes, please consult the page: [https://www.cultura.gov.it/agevolazioni](https://www.cultura.gov.it/agevolazioni)