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Parma, Italy
If you want to see Parma's attractions, first visit the Tourist Information Office in the downtown area. The staff in that office are fluent in English and knowledgeable. Almost all the attractions are within walking distance. Lots of things to do in Parma. Lots of places to eat both Italian and non-italian food. The city is now so green (lots of trees) compared to 10 years ago. People are warm and friendly. Bus, taxi and train services are excellent. Bus drivers are friendly and helpful even though they speaks very little English. A very safe city to be in day and night. No traffic lights but lots of round abouts. There is a lane for cars, people and cyclists. Parma have something to offer to both young and old. I LOVE PARMA!
Posted on 18/8/2012 by Bella deWit

The Duomo in Parma
The Duomo is what the locals like to call the cathedral. It stands on the Piazza Duomo and is a pretty impressive building. It was completed at the turn of the 12th century and we were told that it was built in a Romanesque style. I like the 16th century frescoes inside and the ceiling paintings in particular. You should really go here - and when you're inside, don't forget to look up.
Posted on 11/11/2007 by Patsy Marsh

The Baptistery
The Baptistery is on the Piazza Duomo and is close to many of the most famous landmarks of Parma, like the cathedral and the Bishop's Palace. The Strada Cavour and the Piazza Garibaldi are also close by. Anyway, the Baptistery, or the Battistero as the Italians like to call it, is a gigantic octangonal marble building, built 800 years ago. It took many years to finish though, because marble was in short supply. The inside in breathtaking and filled with frescoes and reliefs.
Posted on 6/10/2007 by Keith Clinch

Walking around the public parks in Parma
On a sunny day in Parma, and let's face it there are a lot of them, I can't think of anything that could possibly be nicer than walking aronnd one of the parks, like the Parco Ducale (Giardino Pubblico), near to the Palazzo Pilotta. Lots of flowers, lots of seats, lots of statues and there is even a pond thrown in, with its very own island. Very idyllic.
Posted on 27/8/2007 by Sonny



















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