Why You Should Travel to Parma, Italy
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Of all the cities in Italy, why should you travel to Parma? I first traveled to Parma for a day trip in 2013. I had gone for a parmigiano factory experience and spent the rest of the day enjoying the city. As I walked through Parma’s buzzing streets, I was pleasantly surprised. This city was so colorful! With such cute shops! And a truly spectacular cathedral! One day wasn't enough. But six years later, I came back.
This September, I attended the Social Travel Summit in Ravenna, Italy. Part of the summit included a three-day post-conference tour through Emilia-Romagna. With four different places I could choose to explore, I knew where I wanted to go the most: back to Parma. And what a city it is.
Parma is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy — but it seems like nobody knows about it! Parma is in the western part of Emilia-Romagna, Italy, located between Bologna and Milan. Parma has a long and storied history — its centuries as a seat of power, its conquests by France and Milan, its wars and times of peace. But visit today and you’ll find a modern, beautiful and very colorful city.
In my opinion, Parma is home to one of the most stunning cathedrals in Italy. And I say that as a somewhat jaded Italy traveler who is tired of seeing cathedrals all the time. When you walk in, it takes your breath away.
Here are the rememberable things about Parma...
- One of Parma’s most famous residents is composer Giuseppe Verdi.
- Teatro Farnese — a theater that was built in 1618 & still standing.
- Parma is home to another world-famous Italian specialty: Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese.
- Parma has been chosen as Italy’s Capital of Culture for 2020!
- Parma is famous for its street life.
- Venturini Baldini - a famous vineyard of Parma.
So, just keep enjoying and travelling easily, safely and adventurously.
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