Visit Parma - Italy: Things to Do - What, How and Why to enjoy it (4K)

If you are planning to visit Parma town, in Emilia-Romagna - Italy, here you’ll find the best tips on things to do in the city, with a sightseeing map on the most relevant points of interest to enjoy, so you can easily imagine and organize your trip: WHAT to see, HOW to plan your visit, and WHY to discover Parma.

In this video:
- WHAT are the major attractions that you can't go home without having seen, including Piazza Garibaldi, Roman Forum, Governor’s palace, Palazzo del Podestà, Piazza Duomo, Parma Cathedral, Parma Baptistery, Piazzale della Pace, Monumental Pilotta, Archaeological Museum, the beautiful Palatina Library, the National Gallery, the Farnese Theatre, Labirinto Della Masone.
- Then, I’ll describe to you HOW to follow a daily-tour to better visit the city, with a clear map of Parma town and tips for nearby attractions.
- Finally, we’ll discover WHY to visit Parma city, with his rich historic city center.

Parma is located along the ancient Via Emilia, between Milan and Bologna, crossed since Roman times by merchants and travelers.

WHY
The historic center is full of art masterpieces recognized worldwide and wide green spaces. The gastronomic tradition is also very remarkable, making Parma a Unesco Creative City of Gastronomy.

WHAT
The historical center of Parma is divided into three big parts.
- Piazza Garibaldi, the site of the Roman Forum, where you can find the Governor’s palace, with its clock tower, and Palazzo del Podestà.
- Piazza Duomo, where the highest artistic and religious expressions of the city stand, such as the Cathedral, probably one of the most stunning cathedrals in Italy started around the year 1059; and the Baptistery, made of pink marble from Verona.
- Finally, Piazzale della Pace, where Monumental Pilotta palace is the symbol of ducal power. Here is possible to admire the Archaeological Museum, the beautiful Palatina Library, the National Gallery, and the Farnese Theatre.


FOOD
Visiting Parma is worthwhile just for its amazing food.
It’s not a case that the European food safety authority is located in Parma.
From meat to cheese, the food in Parma Italy is legendary.
Taste Prosciutto di Parma DOP and the original Parmigiano Reggiano cheese!
FOOD TIPS:
- Pepen, Borgo S. Ambrogio 2,
- Frank Focaccia, Piazzale S. Lorenzo, 19/a, 43121 Parma
- Tra L'Uss e L'Asa, Borgo S. Biagio 6/c
- Bombe', Str. Farini 19/a
- Ciacco Lab, Viale Mentana 91/a

AROUND PARMA
Just outside Parma I suggest you visit “Labirinto Della Masone”, Masone Maze, an amazing labyrinth, composed entirely of bamboo plants (about 200 thousand!).

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