Parma

The Parma is a river in Emilia-Romagna that flows from the Apennine Mountains toward the Po River in the north. It travels through agricultural lands and provides water to farmers who depend on its flow for irrigation.

The river has been important for settlement since ancient times and played a role in the city's founding. Roman roads and settlements developed along its course as it provided a reliable water source.

The river divides the city into two parts, shaping how people move through the urban area and gather along its banks. Locals use the waterfront as a meeting place and for walks, making it an everyday part of city life.

The river is accessible from various points, especially where paths run along its banks through the city. Visit during drier months when the water level is more predictable and easier to approach.

Locals use different words to distinguish the river from the famous football club when they speak about them. During rainy periods, the river is sometimes called Parma Voladora because of its tendency to flood with power and speed.