PARMA, THE LITTLE PARIS

Surprising itineraries of art, flavors and music

To fully enjoy a visit to the city of Parma and its province, arm yourself with the desire to discover the events, colors and flavors of the most authentic Emilia.

A walk with us will allow you to ride through a millenary history and meet the protagonists who have made Parma, over the centuries, a small capital.

Step by step, we will meet together the flavors of tradition, the most colorful anecdotes, the authentic character of the people and neighborhoods of Parma and all its land.

Castles, palaces, villages, art collections and celebrities, obviously not forgetting gastronomy!

Are you ready to start?

CITY

Parma in half a day
Recalling the city’s Roman origins, it was founded in 183 BC, like its neighbour Modena, and it remains above the route of…

Parma in half a day

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Parma one day tour
If you have enjoyed learning about the basics of Parma and you still have a lot of desire and a little time…

Parma one day tour

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Parma Grand Tour
The Grand Tour was a journey through Europe reserved to the descendants of noble and rich families who, in the…

Parma Grand Tour

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Medieval Parma
The 11th, 12th and 13th centuries have left ancient symbols in Parma, engraved in the stone and most fascinating architecture…

Medieval Parma

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In the Footsteps of Correggio
"Egli attese alla maniera moderna tanto perfettamente, che in pochi anni dotato dalla natura et esercitato dall’arte divenne raro e…

In the Footsteps of Correggio

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The Library of Saint John the Evangelist and Palatina Library
A journey through the city's two historic libraries, so different but united by the cultural importance they held in the…

The Library of Saint John the Evangelist and Palatina Library

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FOOD TOUR

Visit a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory
Produced exclusively with fresh milk with no preservatives, it is the fruit of a thousand-year tradition. A tour of a…

Visit a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory

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Parma Ham P.D.O.
The “Prosciutto di Parma” (from the Latin perexsuctum, literally “dry”) is a tasty and authentic product whose origins date back…

Parma Ham P.D.O.

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Wine cellars in Parma
The grape varieties of the Parma hills that accompany the dishes of traditional cuisine to perfection are the aromatic Malvasia…

Wine cellars in Parma

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Culatello di Zibello P.D.O.
Always regarded as the most valuable and tasty deli of Parmesan tradition, Culatello di Zibello appears in the Slow Food…

Culatello di Zibello P.D.O.

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CASTLES

The Palace of Colorno
The “Little Versailles of the Dukes of Parma” was the summer residence of the Farnese, Bourbons and Marie-Louise of Austria.…

The Palace of Colorno

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Soragna, a treasure in the “Bassa”
A castle erected in the 14th century and still belonging to the Meli Lupi family, it is one of the…

Soragna, a treasure in the “Bassa”

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The Castle of Torrechiara
Located on a hill overlooking the valley of the Parma Watercourse, this enchanting castle was the scene of the love…

The Castle of Torrechiara

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The Sanvitale Castle of Fontanellato
Famous for its beautiful moat, the castle that belonged to the Sanvitale houses two jewels: the “Optical Chamber” located in…

The Sanvitale Castle of Fontanellato

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MUSEUMS AND FOUNDATIONS

Magnani Rocca Foundation: visit to the permanent collection
The Villa dei Capolavori (Masterpieces Villa) of the Magnani-Rocca Foundation, on the hills a few kilometers from Parma, houses the…

Magnani Rocca Foundation: visit to the permanent collection

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MUSIC

Musical Promenades
A journey through the heart of music under the sign of Verdi and Toscanini, discovering the unwavering connection of the…

Musical Promenades

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Giuseppe Verdi and Busseto
For total immersion in Verdi’s places, we can walk in the Master’s steps starting with his birthplace at Roncole and…

Giuseppe Verdi and Busseto

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OUTDOOR

Franco Maria Ricci and his Labyrinth
Known as the largest in Europe, the Franco Maria Ricci Labyrinth is also an amazing piece of architecture, designed by…

Franco Maria Ricci and his Labyrinth

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Parma - Photo Marathon
A guided walk dedicated to the most evocative views and perspectives of Parma, conceived both for citizens and tourists who…

Parma - Photo Marathon

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Parma in the Moonlight
Have you ever thought about reaching for the stars with the person you love? It’s the opportunity for a unique…

Parma in the Moonlight

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Parma by bike
An itinerary of about 2 hours suitable for small groups and families among the main city parks, such as the…

Parma by bike

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The “Bassa”: Castles and delicacies
A visit suitable for groups and families that offers a glimpse of the quiet and placid landscape of the "Bassa",…

The “Bassa”: Castles and delicacies

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5 things not to miss
in Parma

  • Correggio: le tre Cupole

  • Leonardo: La Scapigliata

  • Soragna e suoi principi

  • Il nobile Culatello

  • I vulcanelli di Rivalta 

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