Why do you want to fight the maze? Indulge him, for once. Don't worry, let the road decide your path alone, and not the path that makes you choose the paths. Learn to wander, to wander. The words of Tiziano Scarpa they paint the labyrinth as something to be embraced, explored, lived without fear. The opportunity to savor the pure and uncontaminated air of an infinite labyrinth with an artistic imprint is to be captured right here in Italy. The maze of the Masone.
The Masone Labyrinth
The Masone Labyrinth is located in the province of Parma, specifically in the Fontanellato locality and, due to its vastness, it has been included in the circuit of the Castles of the Duchy of Parma, Piacenza and Pontremoli. Conceived by franc Maria Ricci, is the emblem of his careful and passionate work. The creator, in fact, is an Italian publisher and designer who has been able to channel his work into the mazes of the labyrinth to welcome passers-by and make them discover cultural spaces.
Interior of the Masone Labyrinth
Inside the Masone space, in fact, it is also possible to find the art collections of Franco Maria Ricci, in addition to the library dedicated to typography and the graphics. At the center of the labyrinth, once you arrive, you will be welcomed by a square with large halls and delicate and elegant arcades. What will catch your eye will be the particular pyramid chapel. It is an emblematic expression of faith e contentment.
The perception of infinity
The largest labyrinth in the world is made up of lush bamboo plants, which stretch from 30 cm to 15 meters. The corridors are about three meters wide, giving you all the space to savor this magical adventure. For well 7 ha, in fact, you can wander quietly. You will savor the sensation of infinity for a moment. What better place, in fact, than an endless space? 200.000 bamboos will welcome you among their leaves, placidly, unchallenged.
There are about twenty different species, from the smallest, the dwarfs, to the giant ones, thus giving you the opportunity to look at a plant that is far too underestimated.
The bamboo plant, for example, captures a lot of carbon dioxide, purifying the air we breathe. And walking quietly you will experience the unique experience of being able to experience a moment of infinity while remaining with your feet on the ground (without getting lost).
Nerve center of culture
Five thousand square meters. Fifty years of business. Five hundred works. All in the labyrinth largest in the world. It is not only the largest maze in the world, but also a glimmer of culture and creativity.
The art of Masone
With particular attention to Mannerist works, the works collected by Franco Maria Ricci cross all the salient points of artistic history. From Bernini ad Hayez, Canova a Savinio, the art collection excels as the nerve center of the Labyrinth. It will become an essential destination for visitors, who will have the opportunity to spend hours in the company of the greatest artistic works. This creates a perfect union between the Masone Labyrinth and art.
The music of the Masone Labyrinth
Music is not disdained either, hosting concerts in these infinite hectares of the Masone, such as the one in 2016 with the French duo AIR and in 2017 giving space to the Norwegian jazz guitarist Stian Westerhus. Access to the labyrinth, which costs 18 euros, will guarantee you entry free from architectural barriers and guaranteed to friends dogs. The largest labyrinth in the world is thus transformed from a taste of infinity to a concrete one experiential reality which you will absolutely have to indulge in.
