We will be in Parma at the end of May for 3 nights. We will have only one full day to spend in the city (another day will be spent in Modena). We would like to learn more about Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma ham. Your suggestions will be welcome.
And if there are some "don't miss" sites or restaurants, please let us know. BTW, public transportation only, no car.
Thanks in advance.
Posted by
Idaho, USA
9710 posts
Hi, a “don’t miss” site for me is the interior of the Parma Cathedral. It’s stunning! I returned to Parma just to see it more than once.
I like “La Forchetta” restaurant.
Posted by
135 posts
We are doing a private Food Tour with Laura, as recommended by travelers on this forum. It may be an option for you. https://www.foodtours.it/
Posted by
North Carolina
113 posts
My jaw dropped when I saw the Farnese Theater in Parma. It's part of the Palazzo della Polotta complex. Never saw anything like it.
Posted by
Washington, DC USA
972 posts
Another strong recommendation for the Duomo interior and also the Baptistry next to the Duomo.
During my daytrip, I enjoyed lunch at Trattoria del Tribunale.
Posted by
Vancouver, WA
588 posts
Check with the local Tourist Information center to see if they still offer walking tours. Ours included the stunning Cathedral and baptistry. We learned a lot from our guide that we would have missed on an independent visit.
Posted by
Virginia, USA
6635 posts
Don’t miss the gelato shop Ciacco. They have all sorts of interesting flavors.
We had a nice lunch at the Il Trovatore restaurant.
Posted by
London
1406 posts
We also loved Trattoria del Tribunale! It was one of the best meals we had on our trip around Emilia-Romagna which is saying a lot. Also agree that the duomo and baptistry are two of the main highlights.
Posted by
OP
Florida, USA
330 posts
Thank you to everyone for your replies.
Posted by
Saint Paul, Minnesota
2160 posts
My favorite short day trip from Parma was to the castle of Torrechiara --- I think we took a bus there and a taxi back. It's half an hour by taxi.
Great 15th castle, not full of more modern furniture and stuff the way some castles are. Well-preserved frescoes covering the walls and ceilings, different in every room. Secular themes, many in the fanciful grotesque style popular at the time: https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo/torrechiara-fresco.html?sortBy=relevant
Views over the countryside. Good restaurant next to the castle --- I think it was Ristorante Taverna del Castello.