The imposing palace – symbol of the Ducal power of the Farnese Family – houses the precious masterpieces of the National Gallery of Parma, the ancient artifacts of the National Archaeological Museum, the historic volumes of the Palatine Library and the Farnese Theater, a spectacular setting that still preserves the memory of the sumptuous court life of the Farnese Dukes.

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Originally called Nuovo Ducale Theater, it is the temple of music that intimidates also the great artists, willed by the Duchess Marie Louise, wife of Napoleon, and inaugurated after only 8 years of construction work.

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In other words, the first examples of modern (typographical) characters – the Bodonis – created by the typographer born in the Piemonte region but citizen of Parma of adoption, to whom the ducal city also dedicated a museum.

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Example of Cistercian culture, built by the Benedictines, it inspired Stendhal for his novel The Charterhouse of Parma and today hosts the CSAC – Study Center and Communication Archive.

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A work on which art historians agree in defining a unicum in the Master’s production. After the loan to the Louvre for the exhibition that celebrates the 500th anniversary of the death of the genius born in Vinci (Tuscany), it will return to be admired in the Pinacoteca from March, completing the itinerary #inEmiliaRomagna on the traces of Leonardo.

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Or two local artists who become international: to admire them, we suggest a visit to the Duomo (dome frescoed by Correggio) and to the Castle of Fontanellato (Diana and Atteone room frescoed by Parmigianino).

For 900 years the Cathedral has been a place of art, history and sacredness with evidence of Romanesque art, while the Baptistery is a symbol of the transition from the late Romanesque to the Gothic style.

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The Colorno Palace is the Versailles of the Dukes of Parma, where you can be amazed discovering the palace or lose yourself in the romantic historic garden; it is now also home to ALMA – International School of Italian Cuisine.

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There is an unbreakable link between the Busseto swan and its land, where it can be discovered and appreciated.

The king of cold cuts, one of the 44 PDO and PGI regional products, preserves wisdom and craftsmanship refined over time with care and passion.

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In the beginning one of the oldest hospitals in Italy, it is a precious place of the city now transformed into a cultural gallery: another reason to visit the Oltretorrente district.

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Parma is worldwide known thanks to the well-known Prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, so that it has been recognized as a UNESCO City for Gastronomic Creativity.
You have no choice but taste its traditional recipes!

To discover the king of cheeses, you just have to get up early and take part to a ritual, which is repeated in Emilia’s dairies every day for nine centuries.

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Over 30 castles, fortresses and palaces for a journey through time from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, from the Baroque to the Age of Enlightenment, from the romantic 19th century to the Belle Epoque, up to the 20th century.

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Among the most representative and internationally known Italian directors, he was born in this land from which he took inspiration for many of his masterpieces that most interested cinephiles will be able to appreciate following the itinerary dedicated to him.

A man with a strong character and closely linked to his territory who, starting from his small world in the Bassa, has arrived at the great globalized world, given that he is one of the most sold Italian authors and by far the most translated (in 142 languages).

Another precious ducal corner of the city, with a Park “inhabited” by centuries-old trees that protect the Ducal Palace, which can be visited during extraordinary openings.

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To learn more about the famous orchestra conductor who, from Parma, has become famous all over the world, you just have to go to Oltretorrente district and visit the Master’s House and Museum.

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To enjoy this royal cold cut – not surprisingly appreciated also by Prince Charles of Wales – just go along the Po river, where, thanks to the cold-humid winters and hot summers, the aging is refined.

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A Park with a wild heart that is also a MAB Reserve, between the Tuscan sea and the Emilia plain, with a rich biodiversity, to be discovered in all seasons with boots, snowshoes, bicycles or on horseback.

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