San Pietro d'Alcantara, Parma

The church of San Pietro d'Alcantara is found on via Padre Onorio in Parma. The church is dedicated to the canonized Franciscan friar, Peter of Alcantara.

History
Construction at this site began in 1706, next to a reformed Franciscan monastery. In 1810, Napoleon closed the monastery. The church was not reconsecrated till 1927.

Art
Artworks in San Pietro include:
 * Glory of St. Peter of Alcantara, by Clemente Ruta (1736)
 * Pentecost, by Gaspare Traversi (1758)