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What to see and do in Parma
The places not to miss, practical tips and the tickets to visit them.
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Parma is a city of art and taste, with the Romanesque Duomo and Baptistery, the Teatro Regio and the Pilotta palace. It is the home of ham and Parmigiano Reggiano, to be tasted at the source.
Practical tips
- Visits to dairies and ham factories should be booked in advance.
- Parma is small: a day and a half is enough for the centre.
- At the table try tortelli d’erbetta, anolini and culatello.
When to go
Spring and autumn; in September the Verdi Festival enlivens the theatre.
The places not to miss in Parma
The Duomo and Baptistery
Two Romanesque masterpieces, with Correggio’s frescoes in the Duomo and Antelami’s sculptures in the Baptistery.
The Palazzo della Pilotta
The great Farnese palace, with the National Gallery and the Farnese Theatre.
The Teatro Regio
One of the most loved opera houses in Italy, with a demanding audience.
Piazza Garibaldi
The centre of the city, with the Governor’s Palace and the cafés.
The Ducal Park
A large Italian park with a small lake and statues, a step from the centre.
A Parmigiano Reggiano dairy
A visit to see how the cheese is made, with a tasting.
A Parma ham factory
A guided visit to a ham-curing workshop.
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