Città di Parma · CC BY-SA 2.0
Parma
Italy · PMF
Ham, parmesan, and an opera house that judges harshly.
About
Parma is a city in the region of Emilia-Romagna in Northern Italy, known for its architecture, music, art, prosciutto (ham), cheese and surrounding countryside. With a population of 202,111 inhabitants as of 2025, Parma is the second most populous city in Emilia-Romagna after Bologna, the region's capital. The city is home to the University of Parma, one of the oldest universities in the world. Parma is divided into two parts by the stream of the same name. The district on the west side of the river is Oltretorrente, meaning The other side of the stream. Parma's Etruscan name was adapted by Romans to describe the round shield called Parma.
Source: Wikipedia — Parma (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- dining · world class
- architecture · excellent
- historical · excellent
- theater · excellent
- affordability · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan45°F7d wet
- Feb52°F7d wet
- Mar59°F9d wet
- Apr66°F9d wet
- May72°F14d wet
- Jun84°F8d wet
- Jul89°F7d wet
- Aug88°F8d wet
- Sep78°F8d wet
- Oct68°F9d wet
- Nov55°F10d wet
- Dec46°F8d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Half Day Private Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham ExperienceFrom $190 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Parmigiano Balsamic Parma Ham and Wine Tasting TourFrom $270 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Truffle Hunting & Lunch halfway from Parma to Cinque TerreFrom $207 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Exclusive Wine Tasting Experience at Palazzo CaraffiniFrom $71 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Slow Parma Food Experience Half Day Private Tour and TastingFrom $279 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Winery Tour and tastingFrom $95 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Parma Airport (PMF), about 2.4 mi away.
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