Travel guide

Parma

Italy's gastronomic capital

🗓️ Best time: April–June, September–October💰 Mid-Range · ~$120/day📍 Italy

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About Parma

An elegant, prosperous Emilia city synonymous with food — Parmigiano-Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma — plus a frescoed baptistery, an opera legacy, and refined golden streets.

⭐ Things to do in Parma

Parma Cathedral & BaptisteryParmigiano & prosciutto toursTeatro Regio opera housePalazzo della PilottaFood Museums (Musei del Cibo)Correggio frescoed domeParmesan dairy dawn visitTorrechiara castle nearby

🍽️ What to eat in Parma

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Parmigiano-ReggianoProsciutto di ParmaAnolini in brodoTorta fritta

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🚕 Getting around

Walkable and very bike-friendly centre.

💡 Local tip

Do an early-morning dairy tour to watch Parmigiano-Reggiano wheels being made and aged.