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The City
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Parma, the ancient capital of the namesake Duchy, has been set to music by Giuseppe Verdi, narrated by Giovanni Guareschi and immortalised in film by Bernardo Bertolucci. It is one of the cities in Italy with the best standard of living and the highest levels of culture and cuisine. Indeed, in this region two of the most celebrated food products in the world are made: Parmesan cheese and Parma ham, together with culatello and Felino salami.
Beyond being one of the capitals of Italy’s food industry, Parma is also an important artistic and cultural centre. The city, features a series of splendid art works and buildings, including the Cathedral, the Baptistery, the Monastery of San Giovannni Evangelista, as well as plenty of theatres and palaces. In addition, Giuseppe Verdi was born nearby, and many of his operas are performed in the city’s magnificent opera house.
So get prepared for a full immersion in art and culture, in all their possible forms!
Beyond being one of the capitals of Italy’s food industry, Parma is also an important artistic and cultural centre. The city, features a series of splendid art works and buildings, including the Cathedral, the Baptistery, the Monastery of San Giovannni Evangelista, as well as plenty of theatres and palaces. In addition, Giuseppe Verdi was born nearby, and many of his operas are performed in the city’s magnificent opera house.
So get prepared for a full immersion in art and culture, in all their possible forms!