Fidenza Village Designer Outlet | Parma
May 30, 2009 by Helen Page
Filed under Shopping
A designer outlet inspired by the operas of Verdi:
Designer shopping
Chic Designer Shopping’s Fidenza Village is set close to Parma, the charming, artistic and gastronomic centre of Italy. There are 90 luxury outlet boutiques and you’ll find Valentino, Dolce & Gabana, Missoni, Versace, Bikkembergs and many other labels here, with year round discounts of up to 70%.
The architecture of the Outlet reflects the stunning classical-style and the buildings are inspired by the operas of Verdi. The pedestrianised streets and piazzas lined with boutiques provide shoppers with a relaxed atmosphere to do their luxury shopping. Yep, no jostling with crowds or digging into bins of clothing for that “designer in a haystack” here.
Local attractions
After spoiling yourself with luxury purchases, you may wish to do some penance by walking the Pilgrim’s Way. The Via Francigena, an important route linking Rome with Northern Europe was used by pilgrims on their way to sacred Christian places of worship. The section of the route that passes through Parma was of particular strategic significance during the Middle Ages as it was the point at which people crossed the Apennine mountains to reach Rome.
If the above seems a bit drastic, then perhaps you could visit the Parma Cathedral and Baptistry, the San Donnino Fidenza Cathedral or you could indulge yourself even more by winding down in the Salsomaggiore Thermal Baths’ mineral-rich springs.
Practical Information
Fidenza Village is well connected by train and there is a special Fidenza Village Express from Milan to the Village. If driving, there are almost 2,000 car parking spaces available or you can use the car valet service.
By Shuttle:
From Fidenza train station – Free shuttle bus from the station to the Village runs daily. It departs every 40 minutes from 09:45 to 20:00. For more information call Trenitalia on 892021 or see www.trenitalia.com
From Milan – Catch the daily Fidenza Village Express which departs from the Piazza Castello 1
10:00 – Depart from Milan
16:00 – Return from the village
Tickets cost Euro 20 for adults and Euro 10 for children under 12.
By Train:
From Milan/Bologna – There are hourly services from Milan and Bologna and many of the Torino-Bologna, Genova-Bologna and the Liguria and Romagna coastal services stop at Fidenza train station. From the station there is a free shuttle bus which takes visitors to the Village. See above for free shuttle.
By Car:
Fidenza Village is situated midway between Milan and Bologna and is just off the A1 motorway. Exit at Fidenza/Salsomaggiore, pass the tollbooth and the Village is only 100 metres to your left.
Address:
Via San Michele Campagna
Località Chiusa Ferranda
43036 Fidenza (Parma), Italy
Tel. +39 0524 33 55 1
Opening Hours:
Mon – Sun 10:00 – 20:00
Between June 11 – Sep 10
Thur opening 10:00 – 23:00
Public Holidays:
National Day Jun 2 – Open 10:00 – 20:00
For more Designer Discount Outlets in other cities in Europe and the UK , see our Designer Outlet Directory.
