Parma is only 26 km away by car and, trust us, it is well worth the journey!
Parma is only 26 km away by car and, trust us, it is well worth the journey!
Take a stroll around the historic centre of Parma and not only will you have the opportunity to see some of the city’s most symbolic monuments and buildings, you can also try some of the city’s famous food, best known of which is undoubtedly Parma ham!
What to see in Parma?
- The Piazza del Duomo and the cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, one of the symbols of the city!
- The Baptistery of Saint John with its distinctive octagonal shape.
- The Palazzo Vescovile, with its notable mediaeval and Renaissance elements.
- The Palazzo della Pilotta, the former seat of the Farnese family, which houses the Teatro Farnese, the Archaeological Museum, the Palatine Library, the Museo Bodonoiano and the Parma National Gallery.
- The prestigious Teatro Regio with its neoclassical façade.
- The historic Parco Ducale, the city’s green lung, with the Palazzetto Eucherio Sanvitale and the Palazzo del Giardino palaces.
- Nearby Colorno is well worth a visit, with its magnificent royal palace and ancient gardens.