{"id":97209404,"date":"2019-12-09T13:00:17","date_gmt":"2019-12-09T13:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/?p=97209404"},"modified":"2021-12-06T15:37:11","modified_gmt":"2021-12-06T15:37:11","slug":"perfectly-parma-heres-what-you-can-see-and-do-in-the-food-and-culture-hub-that-is-parma-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/perfectly-parma-heres-what-you-can-see-and-do-in-the-food-and-culture-hub-that-is-parma-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"Perfectly Parma! Here’s What You Can See and Do in the Food and Culture Hub That Is Parma, Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Known for its gastronomy since ancient Roman days, Parma is even more than just a hotspot for mouthwatering cheese and ham. The city in the Emilia-Romagna region has it all — from art and design to entertainment and relaxation. This is why it’s no surprise that the city was named the Capital of Culture of Italy for 2020<\/a>, beating out a number of other contenders for the coveted title. So, if you find you want to do more than just sample the fine food this unique city has to offer, here are some other great things you can add to your itinerary to make the best of your visit to Parma, Italy.<\/p>\n

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Italy tends to dazzle with its art and architecture and Parma is no exception. Art aficionados will want to make a stop at the Galleria Nazionale<\/a>. While home to works by locals like Parmigianino and Antonio da Correggio, you can also spot pieces by Da Vinci and van Dyck. As the city\u2019s main art collection, the Galleria Nazionale is an essential stop to appreciate Parma\u2019s art scene. Parma also boasts a pretty appearance, specifically with its vast number of notable buildings for compelling Italian architecture. Built in a Romanesque style over the course of the 11th and 12th centuries, the Duomo of Parma<\/a> shows off its mastery of medieval architecture. It’s also a good place for art lovers thanks to the impressive frescoes by Correggio. Nearby is the Battistero di Parma<\/a>, a pink marble octagonal baptistery that’s considered to be one of the country\u2019s most famous and celebrated medieval buildings.<\/p>\n

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