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Step off the bustling Strada della Repubblica and into the serene embrace of San Vitale, a church with roots stretching back to the 9th century. Though its current elegant Baroque form dates to the 1600s, you can feel the layers of history within its walls. Let your eyes wander up to the impressive dome and across the lavish frescoes and intricate stuccowork that adorn the single, spacious nave. It’s a wonderfully peaceful spot to admire some of Parma's less-crowded artistic treasures and soak in centuries of local devotion.