Parma is a city in the region of Emilia-Romagna, in the north of Italy.

The city was founded by the Romans in 183 BC. Parma was an important road hub on the Via Aemilia.

Via Aemilia

Parma is a green city, because there are a lot of parks and a lot of trees along the avenues.

Parma is divided into two parts by the torrent with the same name.

There are 179.000 people residing in Parma, so it isn’t very big.

Something about Parma...

Something about Parma...

Piazza Duomo

Piazza Duomo

Piazza Duomo is a beautiful medieval square in the centre.

In the square you can see the Cathedral, the Baptistery and the Bishop’s House.

The Baptistery and the Cathedral are a transition between Romanesque and Gothic architecture.

The dome of the Cathedral was frescoed by Correggio.

The Baptistery is octagonal, made of pink Verona marble.

Palazzo della Pilotta

Palazzo della Pilotta

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The Pilotta was built around 1583.

The complex includes:- National Gallery -ToschiSchool of Art - Palatine Library- Teatro Farnese- Archaeological museum

The slides show how the palace changed during the centuries after the first construction.

Teatro Farnese

Teatro Farnese was the theatre of the Dukes court.

It was built around 1618 by Ranuccio I, duke of Parma.After the last theatrical representation of 1732, it decayed. It was almost entirely destroyed during the Second World War by the Allies.

The theatre was recostructed between 1956 and 1960, with the original design and the recovered material.

Paganini Auditorium

The Paganini Auditorium designed by Renzo Piano is a fine example of a modern use of an industrial complex.It was a sugar refinery.

The old structure has remained the same, and the focus of the architect was on Acoustics, Lighting and Aesthetics.

Sanvitale Castle

It is a remarkable fortress residence located in the town of Fontanellato, near Parma.

The castle accessible through a drawbridge; it was completed in 1400s.

The most famous works inside are the frescoes of Diane and Acteon painted in 1523-24 by Parmigianino for Count Galeazzo Sanvitale and his wife.

Torrechiara Castle

Torrechiara Castle

Torrechiara is a little village in the Langhirano area, near Parma.

It was built between 1448 and 1460. The castle has four rectangular towers, connected by a double line of merloned walls.

The legend tells that, in full moon’s nights when fog hides the castle, appears a ghost of a beautiful duchess, who was walled in by her husband. The ghost wanders around and kisses passionately the men she meets.

Scenes of the 1985 film Ladyhawke were shot at the castle.

Parma and Music

The photo shows two characteristics of Parma: the Melodrama and the bicycles.

Parma is famous in the world for Verdi, opera composer. His works are frequently performed in opera houses around the world.

The most famous works are Nabucco, Traviata, Aida, Rigoletto...

The Inhabitants of Parma are proud of that.

Food

Parma is famous for its food, in particular Parmesan cheese and Ham.

Parma also has two foodstuff industries, Barilla and Parmalat.

European Food Safety Authority

In 2004, Parma became the seat of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). It’s an agency that provides independent scientific advice and clear communication on existing and emerging risks associated with the food chain.

Teenagers’ Life

The teenagers meet in Piazza Garibaldi or Piazzale della Pace on Saturday afternoon and evening. The centre is also a good place for shopping.

Another favourite gathering place is the Barilla Center, a modern complex where you can do shopping, go to the cinema or just meet friends.

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