Parma is a town of 199,450 inhabitants in the province of Parma, in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It is the capital of its province.
The municipality covers 260.77 km², with a density of 765 inhabitants per km².
The nearest airport is Parma (PMF), about 4 km away as the crow flies. Read our guide to the airport.
Why visit
Ham, Parmesan and opera. Discover Emilia-Romagna
Things to see in Parma
Food valley capital
Parma is synonymous with good food: Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma made it famous, and it is a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. But it is also a city of art, music and refined ducal elegance.
What to see
The Romanesque cathedral, with Correggio's dizzying Assumption in the dome, and the pink marble octagonal Baptistery by Benedetto Antelami form one of the most beautiful religious complexes in Italy. The Pilotta palace holds the National Gallery, with works by Leonardo, Correggio and Parmigianino, and the wooden Teatro Farnese. The Camera di San Paolo, the Teatro Regio, temple of Verdi's operas, and the Ducal Park complete a visit.
Food
Prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano Reggiano, culatello, anolini in broth, tortelli d'erbetta and Lambrusco or Malvasia wines.
Around Parma
The castles of the Duchy, such as Torrechiara and Fontanellato, Busseto, Verdi's town, Langhirano, home of the ham, Soragna and the Parmigiano museum and Salsomaggiore Terme. Parma has a small airport, and Bologna is an hour away.
Parma on the map
Nearby towns
Where to stay in and around Parma
Tours and activities nearby
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