Parma

Colored houses in Parma

Cavour Street in Parma, the perfect place for shopping or relax

Palazzo del Governatore, a must see in Parma

Parma is a city in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna famous for its prosciutto (ham), cheese, architecture, music and surrounding countryside. It is home to the University of Parma, one of the oldest universities in the world. Parma is divided into two parts by the stream of the same name. The district on the far side of the river is Oltretorrente. Parma's Etruscan name was adapted by Romans to describe the round shield called Parma. The Italian poet Attilio Bertolucci (born in a hamlet in the countryside) wrote: "As a capital city it had to have a river. As a little capital it received a stream, which is often dry".

Emilia Romagna Highlights

Day Tripper

Five Easy Day Trips from Bologna

If you fancy a day away from the city of Bologna, here are five varied options to choose from.

Buying property

How to Help Revitalize Italy's Villages

ITS Lending leads a pioneering group of people crowdfunding co-working spaces and turn-key properties in true Italian hamlets

Events

Things to Do and See in Italy in May 2022

John Bensalhia Springs into action with this month's collection of Italian events...

Events

What to Do and See this April in Italy

Kick off the month of April with our handy roundup of events and festivals around Italy.

City

Travel to Bologna and Get A Free Night’s Stay

Bologna launches promotion to attract visitors during low season.

What you can't miss in Emilia Romagna

Where is Parma

Top Experiences in Emilia Romagna

Best places to stay in Emilia Romagna

Bed and Breakfast

Ca' Bevilacqua B&B

Forli Province, Bertinoro

Hotel

Relais Villa Roncuzzi, fine living and romance in Emilia Romagna

Ravenna Province, Russi

Hotel

Grand Hotel Majestic (formerly “Baglioni”)

Bologna

Hotel

Art Hotel Commercianti

Bologna

Properties for sale in Emilia Romagna

Country Home - Restored in Verucchio

440000

Country Home - To Restore in Verucchio

2800000

Country Home - Restored in Gemmano

260000

Vignola, three bedrooms and a view of the city 0

Apartment in Vignola

205000

Zocca, comfortable and spacious two-room apartment 0

Apartment in Zocca

55000

Villa in Meldola

570000

Apartment in Zocca

120000

Apartment in Vignola

250000

Recipes From Emilia Romagna

Recipes

Honey Walnut Chocolate Glazed Pie

This honey walnut pie is a specialty of Emilia-Romagna, especially Modena, and is traditionally served during festive times.

Recipes

Panpapato: Chocolate Covered Spiced Fruit Cake

Two specialties of Italy, panforte “strong bread” and its predecessor panpepato “peppered bread”, are not breads at all, but closer to fruitcakes featuring many spices.

Recipes

Tagliatelle with meat ragu, pea puree and black sesame crisps

It’s hard to imagine an improvement on Emilia-Romagna’s classic meat sauce, but Chef Igor Morini adds several inspirations to this traditional dish.

Recipes

Spoja lorda - Fool-proof ravioli from Emilia-Romagna

The odd golden rhomboids are called, spoja lorda, “dirty dough” and are yet another ode to the wonderful regionality of Italian cuisine. This pasta is little know even in other parts of Emilia-Romagna.

Recipes

Homemade Whole-Grain Tagliatelle

Our writer Cindy gives us the best recipe for homemade whole-grain 'tagliatelle,' a fresh pasta that is easier to make then it seems, from the northern and central areas of Italy

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