Parma is a wealthy, bustling town in northern Italy, located in the Emilia-Romagna region, with a long history: it was an Etruscan settlement first, then a Roman colony; then an important regional centre throughout the Middle Ages. The international fame of the town rests perhaps on its two great food products: parmesan cheese and parma ham, that are both highly reputed around the world, but of course it is the city itself that is the main attraction for visitors and includes some of the finest buildings, artworks and monuments in northern Italy as well as a renowned opera house and numerous bars, restaurants and upmarket shops. The three principal historical highlights of the town are all close together on Piazza Duomo and include the cathedral, the baptistry, and the San Giovanni Evangelista church.It is the artworks inside the cathedral that are the principal highlight – the interior is highly decorated with exceptional frescoes. Music lovers won’t want to miss the opera if there is a performance during your visit – the opera house of the city is one of the finest in Italy.
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