Explore Parma Cathedral and Baptistery
Historic Center 2 hrs
Admire the Romanesque architecture and Correggio's frescoes.
Where to stay
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At a glance
Climate
Temperate
Languages
Italian and English
Local currency
EUR
(EUR)
Local time
(GMT+2)
Ideal trip length
2–4 days
Cost level
3 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Historic Center
Tap water
Generally described as safe to drink
Tipping
Not expected, appreciated for good service.
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
75 · Good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Parmigiano Reggiano
Prosciutto di Parma
Tortelli d'erbetta
Culatello
When to visit Parma
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: June, September
Busiest: Jun-Aug
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Jan40
Cold, often foggy
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Feb45
Cold, less fog
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Mar60
Cool, spring begins
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Apr75
Mild, pleasant
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May85
Warm, ideal
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Jun90
Hot, sunny
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Jul88
Very hot, sunny
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Aug85
Hot, sunny
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Sept90
Warm, pleasant
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Oct70
Cool, colorful foliage
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Nov55
Chilly, rainy
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Dec50
Cold, festive
Things to do in Parma
7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
3 places
Tour a Parmigiano Reggiano factory
Outskirts of Parma 3 hrs
Witness the traditional cheese-making process and enjoy a tasting.
Visit a Prosciutto di Parma producer
Outskirts of Parma 2.5 hrs
Learn about the curing process of the famous Parma ham.
Best in the afternoon
2 places
Visit the Palazzo della Pilotta complex
Historic Center 3 hrs
Discover the National Gallery, Farnese Theatre, and Palatine Library.
Indulge in a local food tasting
Historic Center 1.5 hrs
Sample cured meats, cheeses, and local wines at a traditional shop.
Best in the evening
1 place
Attend a performance at Teatro Regio
Historic Center 3 hrs
Experience opera or classical music in a historic theater.
Any time of day
1 place
Stroll through Parco Ducale
Oltretorrente 2 hrs
Enjoy a leisurely walk or picnic in Parma's largest park.
Things to book
Tours and activities in Parma
Guided tours, day trips and tickets to book alongside your stay.
Standard tour
Parmigiano Reggiano, Fresh Pasta and Wine Private Experience around Parma
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Standard tour
Europe’s Culinary Capital: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Parma
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Activity tour
Dining Experience at a local's Home in Cremona with Show Cooking
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Entrance Torrazzo + Baptistery + Official Diocesan Museum
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Maranello: Ferrari Museum & Balsamic Vinegar Tour
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Parma traditional food tour - Do Eat Better Experience
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Standard tour
Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Tasting Tour
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Activity tour
Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Cremona
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Practical ratings
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Near Parma
Straight-line distance from the centre of Parma.
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