Parma is a famous city in the region of Emilia Romagna. Thought to have been founded by the Etruscans, Parma is probably most famous for its cured ham called Prosciutto di Parma, their ‘true’ parmesan cheese called Parmigiano Reggiano and the glorious architecture that fills up this urban area.
Famous people that hail from Parma include the well known typographer, Giambattista Bodini who created a typeface titled with his surname. It’s a small but highly popular tourist spot that’s full of life and a warm welcoming atmosphere.
Tourists have a lovely choice of vacation rentals in Emilia Romagna to choose from, several within a reasonable distance of Parma.
Begin your day of touring Parma with a visit to the University of Parma in the historic centre of the city. This beautiful building is one of the oldest universities in the world!
Be sure to take a photograph of the stunning city baptistery nearby that was built in 1196. This unusually shaped building is a true masterpiece of fine architecture and houses some spectacular 12th century sculptures that are well worth a look.
Famous people that hail from Parma include the well known typographer, Giambattista Bodini who created a typeface titled with his surname. It’s a small but highly popular tourist spot that’s full of life and a warm welcoming atmosphere.
Tourists have a lovely choice of vacation rentals in Emilia Romagna to choose from, several within a reasonable distance of Parma.
Begin your day of touring Parma with a visit to the University of Parma in the historic centre of the city. This beautiful building is one of the oldest universities in the world!
Be sure to take a photograph of the stunning city baptistery nearby that was built in 1196. This unusually shaped building is a true masterpiece of fine architecture and houses some spectacular 12th century sculptures that are well worth a look.
Spend a few enjoyable hours walking around the old city walls where you’ll see a large 16th century fortress that once stood as a protector over Parma. There are lots of wonderful places to sit down here in peace and truly admire the magnificence of this city. It’s the ideal location to escape the high speed freight train that is modern life!
All this walking around is sure to work up an appetite and Parma city is the perfect place to satisfy it! The people of this area claim ownership of two delicious stuffed pasta dishes called ‘Tortelli d’Erbetta’ and ‘Anolini in brodo’ which you most certainly should try with a generous grating of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese over it to enhance the flavour!
What nicer way to explore this part of Italy then to take a lovely stroll through the softly lit city streets after your satisfying meal and listen to lyrical music that usually fills the air as the city winds down into a relaxing night. Be inspired to book your next Italian holiday to Parma today and experience memories you can take home and treasure forever!
All this walking around is sure to work up an appetite and Parma city is the perfect place to satisfy it! The people of this area claim ownership of two delicious stuffed pasta dishes called ‘Tortelli d’Erbetta’ and ‘Anolini in brodo’ which you most certainly should try with a generous grating of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese over it to enhance the flavour!
What nicer way to explore this part of Italy then to take a lovely stroll through the softly lit city streets after your satisfying meal and listen to lyrical music that usually fills the air as the city winds down into a relaxing night. Be inspired to book your next Italian holiday to Parma today and experience memories you can take home and treasure forever!
Photo credits
picture 1: Philip Schäfer / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 1: Philip Schäfer / CC BY-SA 3.0;
