What to do near Montecchio Emilia, RE

The castle of Torrechiara, among the most beautiful in Italy

Set on a hill, by vineyards and rich in frescoes, the castle of Torrechiara dominates the Parma valley

Parma Cathedral, a triumph of frescoes

Parma Cathedral, a masterpiece of Po Valley Romanesque architecture, inside tells four centuries of history

The Baptistery of Parma

Benedetto Antelami's masterpiece straddling the Romanesque and Gothic periods

Diocesan Museum of Parma

The original golden angel crowning the cathedral, statues by Benedetto Antelami and his followers, a beautiful floor mosaic and the capitals of the early medieval cathedral are preserved here.

Madonna della Steccata in Parma, between renaissance and baroque

A large church of late Renaissance forms holds a masterpiece by Parmigianino

The Regio di Parma in the sign of Giuseppe Verdi

Grand opera and neoclassical atmospheres: on the stage of one of Italy's historic theaters

The Chamber of St. Paul in Parma

In the former Monastery of St. Paul discover the art of Correggio and the story of Abbess Giovanna Piacenza

The Pilotta, the dream of the Farnese family

Home to museums, a beautiful contemporary garden and the magnificent Farnese Theater

Felino Salami Museum

In the intimate atmosphere of a castle cellar, a small museum reveals the tale of a prince and his long history, from his humble beginnings to his victories

Parma Ham Museum

A tale of excellent raw materials and skilled hands, because as one charcuterie maker said, "to make a good ham, you need half pig and half man."