The image displays the Duomo di Parma (Parma Cathedral) and its campanile in Parma, Italy, under a clear blue sky with sparse white clouds

The image displays the Duomo di Parma (Parma Cathedral) and its campanile in Parma, Italy, under a clear blue sky with sparse white clouds. The cathedral's Romanesque facade, constructed of variegated stone (light grey, beige, and dark brown-green patches), dominates the left side of the frame. It features a tiered structure with multiple levels of blind arcading and windows, including a large circular window in the upper central section. A prominent central portal, adorned with intricate stone carving, features dark, paneled double doors and a crest above. Red fabric banners hang vertically on either side of this main entrance. To the left of the central portal, a nativity scene (Presepe) is arranged within a low wooden enclosure, illuminated and featuring figures. A side entrance to the left of the nativity scene is open, revealing an interior and partially obscuring two individuals; one in a light coat stands facing away, and another in a dark coat appears to be entering or exiting. A potted evergreen plant is positioned near this entrance. Another smaller entrance is visible on the right side of the facade, partially open, with a single potted evergreen plant beside it. To the right, the detached campanile (bell tower) rises, constructed of reddish-brown brick with white stone decorative bands. It exhibits multiple levels of arched openings (bifora and trifora windows) and features a large clock face with Roman numerals on its visible side. The foreground shows a paved area, likely part of a piazza, consisting of light-colored, irregularly shaped paving stones or cobblestones. Strong natural light illuminates the scene from the right, casting subtle shadows.