A Guide to Parma

Parma is situated half way between Milan and Bologna, Parma was once the Capital of the Duchy of Parma. There are numerous sights for the tourist to visit which have a wealth of cultural and artistic masterpieces including; Palazzo Vescovile, the Cathedral, Palazzo della Pilotta, the Baptistery, Palazzo Ducale, the Steccata Church, the Paradigma Charterhouse, the Regio Theatre, The Italian Perfumery Museum, the Stuard Art Museum, the Farnese Theatre, and the Palatina Library.

There are numerous castles, such as those of Torrechiara, Felino, Montechiarugolo, Bardi, Varano-Melegari, Colorno, San Secondo and Compiano. In the enchanting countryside of the Parma Penines, which surrounds the city, are the Regional Nature Reserve, the Carrega Woods, and the River parks of Taro and Stirane.

Parma has worldwide fame as the Food Valley, due to its internationally acclaimed products such as Spalla cotta calda, Salame Felino, Culatello, il Prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano Reggiano. Gastronomes will love local delicacies of tortelli di erbette, bomba di riso and buzéca.