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)

References

Alessandro
Pietro Alcantara
Baroque architecture in Parma