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Parma - Travel Information for Parma, Italy

Parma is a major food production center in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy known for Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Prosciutto di Parma, but few tourists come to Parma to appreciate its considerable charms. Explore Parma with our maps, pictures, and other travel information.
Parma Picture Gallery
Pictures of attractions in the historic center of Parma. A virtual tour of Parma.
Parma Travel Essentials - Profile of Parma, Italy
Parma is an elegant historic city in northern Italy. Parma is famous for good food and its unusual baptistery. Parma is known for art and architecture cheese and ham.
Parma Duomo Pictures | Inside the Duomo di Parma
Take a look at the Romanesque cathedral of Parma and the magnificent frescoes inside.
Parma Italy from Europe for Visitors
Check out the resources for planning travel to Parma, Italy from Europe for Visitors.
Parma Hotels on Venere (book direct)
View guest-rated hotels in Parma and book direct on Venere.
Aeroporto di Parma G. Verdi - Parma Airport
Flights from London Stansted, Rome Fiumicino and Tirana land at Parma Airport,
Parma Tourism Office
The official page of Parma Tourist Information (in English) is loaded with travel information for Parma and vicinity.
Parma Zoomable Map from ViaMichelin
Use the Parma Zoomable Map to zoom into Parma's historic center and tourist attractions.
Giardino Ducale - Parma
Near the Parma rail station, the Giardino Ducale is a great place to wander around when you're tired of buildings and cheese. Find a map and information on the history of the gardens in English by clicking the "enter here" link.
The Parma Baptistry and Duomo
Use the 3d capabilities of Quicktime and your computer to take a realistic 3D tour of Parma's Baptistry and Duomo.
Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano-Reggiano
Enjoy Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese? Here's where to come for information on Parma's famous product. You can also get information on Guided Visits here. The tourist bureau informs me that this is the best way to see the process, rather than taking commercial bus tours.
Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma
Find out all about Parma's famous ham.
La Strada del Prosciutto e dei Vini (The Ham and Wine Road)
Great maps of the Parma region that will lead you to the best wine, ham, truffles and other gastronimic delights of the fertile land around Parma. In Italian, but the maps are self explanitory.
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