Situated roughly halfway between Milan and Bologna, in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, Parma is famous for its incredible gastronomy, being home to scrumptious prosciutto and Parmigiano-Reggiano, among many other superb delicacies such as mouth-watering pasta dishes and sweet, creamy desserts. However, the town also boasts some incredible heritage architecture. One of the major draw cards is the city’s cathedral, considered one of the best Romanesque cathedrals in the country and exhibiting a brightly coloured fresco painted by Correggio. Other must-sees include the octagonal Parma Baptistery, dating from the thirteenth century; the Teatro Farnese, one of the most famous wooden theatres in the world; and the Piazza Garibaldi, which features a bronze statue of the significant Italian figure and is surrounded by charming shops, restaurants and cafes.
A few kilometres from the centre of Parma, in the charming village of Porporano, a lovely vacation destination has been created and organized by a young Italian couple.Next to the manor house, in the garden surroundings, once stood an antique farmhouse, built on a stone foundation and covered with a high barn style roof.This old […]
