Province of Parma, Administrative province in Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Description
The Province of Parma is an administrative area in Emilia-Romagna that stretches across plains and hills, encompassing 44 municipalities spread throughout the territory. The city of Parma serves as the administrative center and anchors this largely agricultural landscape.
History
The territory was founded as a Roman settlement in 183 BC and became an important trading hub along the Via Aemilia road. This ancient route connected the region to the broader trade networks of the Roman Empire.
Culture
The region is known for handcrafted products like Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma, made in certified facilities using traditional methods passed down through generations. Visitors can see these production sites and understand how tradition shapes the area's economy and daily life.
Practical
The area is well connected by the Milan-Bologna railway line and the A1 motorway, making it easy to reach major Italian cities. The flat terrain in many parts makes exploring by car or bicycle straightforward.
Did you know?
The territory includes the Tosco-Emiliano Apennines National Park, a protected area where rare mountain plants grow in their natural setting. This park provides a contrast to the agricultural plains and reveals the geographic diversity of the region.
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Grazzano Visconti Castle
54.1 km
Pietra di Bismantova
42.1 km
Parma Cathedral
922 m
Baptistery of Parma
905 m
Palazzo della Pilotta
1.2 km
Labirinto della Masone
16 km
Torrechiara Castle
16.2 km
Canossa Castle
26.3 km
Certosa di Parma
2.9 km
Teatro Regio
951 m
Teatro Farnese
1.2 km
Castle of Bardi
50.9 km
Ducal Palace of Colorno
15.4 km
Assumption of the Virgin
903 m
Camera di San Paolo
1.1 km
Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Steccata
879 m
Castello Pallavicino
28.3 km
Rocca Sanvitale
15.8 km
Monte Penna
75 km
Vigoleno Castle
34.1 km
Parma
17.8 kmShit museum
65.9 km
Scipione Castle
29.3 km
San Giovanni Evangelista
879 m
Gropparello Castle
47.2 km
Galleria nazionale di Parma
1.2 km
Parco Ducale
1.5 km
Teatro all'Antica
25.9 km
Albareto
Bardi
Bedonia
Berceto
Bore
Borgo Val di Taro
Busseto
Calestano
Collecchio
Colorno
Compiano
Corniglio
Felino
Fidenza
Fontanellato
Fontevivo
Fornovo di Taro
Langhirano
Lesignano de' Bagni
Medesano
Monchio delle Corti
Montechiarugolo
Neviano degli Arduini
Noceto
Palanzano
Parma
Pellegrino Parmense
Polesine Zibello
Roccabianca
Sala Baganza
Salsomaggiore Terme
San Secondo Parmense
Sissa Trecasali
Solignano
Soragna
Sorbolo Mezzani
Terenzo
Tizzano Val Parma
Tornolo
Torrile
Traversetolo
Valmozzola
Varano de' Melegari
Varsi
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