Labirinto Della Masone
Labirinto Della Masone
Labirinto Della Masone
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10:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
10:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
10:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
10:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
10:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
10:30 AM - 7:00 PM
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Il Labirinto della Masone, progettato da Franco Maria Ricci, copre 7 ettari di terreno ed è stato realizzato interamente con piante di bambù di specie diverse. Il complesso del labirinto ospita spazi culturali per più di 5000 metri quadrati, destinati alla collezione d’arte di Franco Maria Ricci (circa 500 opere dal Cinquecento al Novecento) e a una biblioteca dedicata ai più illustri esempi di tipografia e grafica, tra cui molte opere di Giambattista Bodoni e l’intera produzione di Alberto Tallone. Completano questa collezione storica tutti i libri curati da Franco Maria Ricci in cinquant’anni di attività.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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JohnG
Kingston, Canada458 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
This is said to be the largest Labyrinth in the world. If Labyrinth’s are your thing you might enjoy it but I found it pretty boring to walk around for an hour in a maze of bamboo to eventually end up at a plain and uninteresting central building. The charge for this is 17 Euros and it is not worth it. There was a little tower with a viewpoint but all you could see was the top of the bamboo trees. Kids might enjoy the labyrinth. It felt like a tourist trap to me.
The art museum does have some interesting and unusual works.
The art museum does have some interesting and unusual works.
Written 17 April 2022
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a_pettersson
Paris, France60 contributions
Oct 2018 • Family
Take the subject line "Think twice before visiting with teenagers" literally.
I visited myself with my teenagers, and it was an enjoyable visit, but I am surprised to see how much money and talent has been invested in this place without ever thinking about this audience in mind.
If you are an adult, you will enjoy the style and elegance of the place, and probably the variety of bamboos.
If you come with kids until 12, the labyrinth is good fun and you have some reduced fee.
But if you come with teens, you will feel like in a blind spot. First, you pay full price, that is no less than 72€ for a family of 4. Second, the labyrinth is only made of bamboos and there is nothing hidden than you can look for, such as sculptures or other things that could broaden the horizon of our beloved teenagers.
If you are insensitive to the cost, I would still recommend to go. If you are a bit sensitive, think twice...
I visited myself with my teenagers, and it was an enjoyable visit, but I am surprised to see how much money and talent has been invested in this place without ever thinking about this audience in mind.
If you are an adult, you will enjoy the style and elegance of the place, and probably the variety of bamboos.
If you come with kids until 12, the labyrinth is good fun and you have some reduced fee.
But if you come with teens, you will feel like in a blind spot. First, you pay full price, that is no less than 72€ for a family of 4. Second, the labyrinth is only made of bamboos and there is nothing hidden than you can look for, such as sculptures or other things that could broaden the horizon of our beloved teenagers.
If you are insensitive to the cost, I would still recommend to go. If you are a bit sensitive, think twice...
Written 22 October 2018
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Cristiano P
7 contributions
Sept 2018 • Friends
It's funny to spent one hour into this labyrinth, and look at several bambù species. Just a little expensive, but you should visit it at least once in your life.
Written 23 September 2018
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K S
London, UK47 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
One of the best experiences ever. Staff was of the highest standard (elegant, excellent manners and eager to help), collection is simply unique (think out of the box please - art is polymorphous) and the labyrinth is full of different types of bambù (impressive variety tbh). Impressive experience (18 euros for adults may be expensive but is a choice that is well justified given the legal status of the foundation and the lack of public funding). Reading some comments here, Visitors should appreciate these facts before judging such an initiative. Well done to the whole team, keep up the level high. I will be back for sure one day!
Written 27 August 2018
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Dennis F
Hingham, MA135 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
Found this to be a completely enjoyable and unique experience. My only reservation is the entry fee of 18 Euro/person. However, given the expense that has gone into creating this marvelous attraction, it may actually be justified. Franco Maria Ricci, a long time Italian art book and magazine publisher from Milano, has created a completely fascinating landscape on the site of his long time country home.
My wife and I spent nearly 2 hours exploring the buildings and museum collection while barely taking time to wander the labyrinth (we've been on our feet a lot in the past few days). Families and younger couples could spend quite a bit of time exploring this Roman-style labyrinth created using bamboo plants - which is a story in itself.
The art collection includes sculpture, paintings, decorative arts, photography, and of course the lovely art books for which the creator is well known (many of which can be purchased in the bookstore/gift shop). The time span of the collection is primarily from the 18th century thru the late 20th century.
I can't conclude without giving our highest recommendation to having lunch or dinner at the on-site restaurant. We had a most memorable lunch.
My wife and I spent nearly 2 hours exploring the buildings and museum collection while barely taking time to wander the labyrinth (we've been on our feet a lot in the past few days). Families and younger couples could spend quite a bit of time exploring this Roman-style labyrinth created using bamboo plants - which is a story in itself.
The art collection includes sculpture, paintings, decorative arts, photography, and of course the lovely art books for which the creator is well known (many of which can be purchased in the bookstore/gift shop). The time span of the collection is primarily from the 18th century thru the late 20th century.
I can't conclude without giving our highest recommendation to having lunch or dinner at the on-site restaurant. We had a most memorable lunch.
Written 4 April 2016
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Terry T
Hampshire, UK17 contributions
July 2015 • Couples
A wonderful collection of art by Franco Maria Ricci together with a collection of works by Antonio Ligabue and Pietro Ghizzardi, two local and until fairly recently little known artists who have both produced notable art despite suffering difficult backgrounds, Moving yet impressive, Outside of the new and impressive building is a maze of bamboo to challenge the visitor to chart their way through it. Also onsite an excellent cafe bar, bistro restaurant and a delicatessen selling wonderful local specialities including Parma Ham and Parmigiano Cheese - so tempting
Written 16 July 2015
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Hammer5505
Ripon, CA47 contributions
June 2023 • Family
Had high hopes this would be one of those ‘out of the way’ hidden gems but that was not really the case. Cost our group of 3 adults and 2 teens 72 euro (about $15/person) to sweat it out on a warm day in the maze. The labyrinth wasn’t too hard and it created some good bonding moments, but I’d rather get our $$ back for another cheese plate in nearby Parma (which is not to be missed!).
Felt like an eccentric billionaire built the place to show off his money and take advantage of tourists. Not a total waste, but I wouldn’t recommend
Felt like an eccentric billionaire built the place to show off his money and take advantage of tourists. Not a total waste, but I wouldn’t recommend
Written 21 June 2023
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Liza F
London, UK445 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
Pricey but excellent fun, the maze is made from different types of bamboo. The history of why this was built is fascinating and the short film is worthy of watching, which is inside the museum area. An interesting collection of art. Free parking.
Written 2 September 2019
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Julia B
Sydney, Australia449 contributions
We felt our labyrinth visit was overpriced at 18 euros each.
The labyrinth itself is quite small and we felt it would be hard to get lost in it. We walked around it slowly for about 30 minutes and apart from the pyramid centre, there is little of interest within, unless you happen to be a bamboo enthusiast.
To be fair, entry also allows viewing of Ricci’s art collection of books, paintings and sculptures. There is no fault that the art was not to our taste.
My low rating was due to the price and also the poor experience that we had at the café which was highly disorganised. After queuing for 10 minutes I was told that table service outside would be attended to by a waitress. But after another 15 minutes passed there was no sign of that so, like others, we left with no food.
The labyrinth itself is quite small and we felt it would be hard to get lost in it. We walked around it slowly for about 30 minutes and apart from the pyramid centre, there is little of interest within, unless you happen to be a bamboo enthusiast.
To be fair, entry also allows viewing of Ricci’s art collection of books, paintings and sculptures. There is no fault that the art was not to our taste.
My low rating was due to the price and also the poor experience that we had at the café which was highly disorganised. After queuing for 10 minutes I was told that table service outside would be attended to by a waitress. But after another 15 minutes passed there was no sign of that so, like others, we left with no food.
Written 16 August 2019
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mister_eman10
Canberra, Australia409 contributions
July 2019 • Family
What an amazing find in Fontanellato! Our family enjoyed walking through the bamboo maze and finding the impressive building and pyramid in the centre. The art collection was intriguing. Staff were very helpful and even took a photo for us in front of the nice black Jaguar on display in the main building. Surprised there were so few people there.
Written 23 July 2019
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Il labirinto è veramente un labirinto? O da solo l’idea?
Written 16 July 2023
Il labirinto è veramente un labirinto? O da solo l’idea?
Written 16 July 2023
Mi sapreste dire Ls stagione migliore per una visita ? Grazie
Written 6 September 2021
concordo qualsdkiasi stagionec meglio le mediane autunno primavwera
Written 8 September 2021
Il labirinto è all ombra o sotto il sole?
Written 15 August 2020
Buongiorno 884alessa
il labirinto di bambù è in buona parte ombreggiato, grazie all'altezza dei bambù giganti.
La aspettiamo :)
Written 28 September 2020
Giacomo C
San Vincenzo, Italy
Salve, volevo sapere, perché dalle viste aeree non si apprezza, se il labirinto è fine a se stesso o se racchiude una meta finale raggiungibile solo uscendo dal labirinto. Grazie.
Written 28 July 2019
Il labirinto ha solo un’entrata e solo un’uscita, ed è pensato per essere percorso autonomamente dai visitatori. La passeggiata tra i bambù può essere un momento di riflessione, di meditazione, ma anche di svago. All’uscita ci si ritrova nella piazza centrale del Labirinto, dove si può entrare nella piramide, pensata per essere una cappella, e riposarsi dopo la passeggiata sotto i portici che costeggiano la piazza.
La piazza centrale è comunque raggiungibile anche senza attraversare tutto il labirinto.
Written 22 August 2019
Cara Franca, certamente: nella Corte d’Ingresso del Labirinto potrai trovare il Ristorante Al Bambù, la Caffetteria e la Hosteria by Spigaroli. L'accesso alla Corte d'ingresso è libero e non richiede l’acquisto del biglietto. Tutte le informazioni sul nostro sito, alla voce "Ristorazione".
Written 5 November 2018
Salve, ci sono delle navette o degli autobus che arrivano direttamente al Labirinto dalle città vicine? Grazie
Written 15 May 2018
Ciao, purtroppo no so indicartelo, siamo arrivati con auto. Mi spiace...
Written 11 August 2018
La prima domenica del mese il labirinto aderisce oppure si fa pagare lo stesso ?
Written 31 December 2017
Caro Exogenesi il Labirinto della Masone è una struttura privata, pertanto non aderisce all'iniziativa #Domenicalmuseo, che è iniziativa riferita ai musei statali.
Written 30 January 2018
Salve, il biglietto di ingresso cosa include? È possibile inoltre visitare il labirinto con il passeggino?
Grazie
Written 5 November 2017
Il biglietto d'ingresso include anzitutto la visita al Labirinto di bambù, il più grande labirinto al mondo con otlre 200mila piante di bambù, la visita alle collezioni d'arte di Franco Maria Ricci. Attualmente il Labirinto è chiuso e riapre sabato 10 febbraio: per l'occasione avremo ospiti un gruppo di sbandieratori che effettuerà tre spettacoli ed inoltre - sempre compreso nel biglietto giornaliero - visite guidate alle collezioni. Il labirinto è percorribile col passeggino, in quanto il percorso è ben tracciato e cementato. Per tutti i bimbi con età inferiore a 6 anni l'ingresso è gratuito.
Written 30 January 2018
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