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We’ve also created an itinerary to explore this city and its artistic monuments.
Parma is an elegant city in northern Italy, known for its rich artistic heritage, music, and refined architecture. Walking through the historic center means crossing centuries of history: from the Cathedral with Correggio’s frescoes to the pink marble Baptistery, a masterpiece of Italian Gothic. Every building, square or portico tells the deep cultural identity of this Emilian city, closely linked to its traditions and great Renaissance figures.
Parma is also famous for its musical heritage. Giuseppe Verdi was born here, and the Teatro Regio still hosts important opera performances and internationally renowned symphonic concerts. Music is part of the city’s spirit, with festivals, conservatories and a refined atmosphere that enchants any art lover. Visiting Parma means being moved by its melodies in a continuous dialogue between past and present.
But Parma especially wins hearts with its extraordinary culinary art. Birthplace of Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham, it’s a symbol of Italian gastronomic excellence. Authentic flavors are found in typical dishes like anolini in broth, torta fritta and local cured meats, served in cozy trattorias and high-quality restaurants. Every meal celebrates land, tradition and Emilian hospitality.
This itinerary in the heart of Parma begins on Strada Garibaldi, one of the city’s main streets, lined with elegant buildings, shops and historic cafés. Walking along it, you’ll reach the majestic Cathedral of Parma, a Romanesque masterpiece with Correggio’s famous frescoes adorning the dome. Next to the Cathedral is the evocative Baptistery, built in pink Verona marble and decorated with refined medieval sculptures and reliefs.
After visiting the Cathedral square, the itinerary continues to the central Palazzo del Governatore, a baroque building overlooking Piazza Garibaldi, often hosting exhibitions and cultural events. From here, walk to the Steccata Basilica, a Renaissance gem with harmonious lines, dedicated to the Madonna della Steccata, beloved by the people of Parma.
The walk continues past the elegant facade of the Teatro Regio, one of Italy’s opera temples. Going around the back, you’ll arrive at the green Ducal Park, a vast Italian-style garden housing the stately Ducal Palace, former residence of the Dukes of Parma. The itinerary ends at the scenic Fountain of the Trianon, a graceful water feature surrounded by statues and shaded by century-old trees.