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The city of Parma is rich in natural sights and attractions. The resort offers its guests to visit one of the beautiful parks. The most astonishing and the oldest parkland on the territory of Parma is the Parco Ducale natural area which is located in a few minute walk from the city center. The park is decorated with original fountains of ultimate beauty and majestic aged trees. The park will be a great place for families and big companies to spend a day in the open air. By the park entrance tourists will find a bicycle rental center. The parkland features several cozy cafés. The Parco Cittadella park will be a perfect destination for sport activity and barbeque. The park is located not far from the city center as well. Its visitors may enjoy the wild greenery of the aged trees or walk along the winding alleys and lanes admiring the majesty of nature. Eco tourism fans will love excursions and tours to the suburbs of Parma organized in the warm season as this area is as well rich in natural attractions and sights. Golf fans should definitely pay attention to a local golf club named Campo di golf al Campus which will be of great interest not only for pro players but for amateurs too. Amateur players will get maximum attention from the first minutes. The Campo di golf al Campus club features a golf school and a rental center of sport equipment. The premises of the club feature an upscale restaurant apart from a high class golf course. Among night life destinations of Parma the … Read further

Chapters of the guide to Parma

Advices for travellers

6. Local people are rather cordial and friendly towards foreign guests and are always eager to help with a piece of advice. The only condition of a successful communication with local folks is keeping to the etiquette. To win trust of the city residents tourists should learn several phrases in Italian as this will be highly appreciated by natives. 7. Taxi should better be called by phone and a cost of … Open

Travel guide to Parma

Not far from the square is another interesting religious monument - the Monastery of St. John the Theologian. The ancient monastery was founded in the 10th century on the site of the former oratorio. Today, on the territory of the abbey you can see a historic church, as well as an old pharmacy where monks used to sell medicinal herbs grown in the monastery's garden. Within the walls of the ancient abbey is a … Open

Traditions and mentality of Parma

Each year the Finistere Aperte (Open Windows) program is held within the festival. The program enables the guests and participants of the fest to take part in the process of production of ham as well as suggests various tastings, exhibitions and festive concerts. A production center of the popular ham treat is considered to be the Langhirano commune. The area hosts several large companies as well as the popular … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

its guests will find tuna treats and sea breams dishes in the heart of the menu meanwhile chocolate cake is considered to be a house speciality dessert. The Cinco de Mayo restaurant offers a scale choice of Mexican cuisine dishes. This gastronomy destination is one of the most exotic eating houses of the city. The exotic charm has touched not only the menu of the restaurant but its original hall decoration as well. … Open

Attractions and active leisure

Among night life destinations of Parma the Crazy Bull bar is of immense popularity as among local folks so among city guests. The bar offers its guests a vast choice of treats and drinks, bright dance floor and a well planned entertaining program. The bar is designed in cowboy style. The destination is always filled with atmosphere of holiday and joy. The same interesting and attractive establishment is the El … Open

Cultural excursion through Parma - things to see

The gravest landmark of the city of Parma is the Governor’s Palace. In the course of its long life the palace has witnessed numerous significant historical events. Several centuries ago this was a place punishing of criminals, witches and heretics. Later on a square in front of the palace was reequipped into a cattle yard and since the end of the 19th century the building of the palace stood in utter desertion. … Open

Top sigths of Italy

Grand Canal has become the signature landmark of Venice. All most beautiful palaces and castles are located along the canal. Palazzo Ducale is often called the most beautiful castle in Venice. This is a wonderful historic building, which halls have retained their original look of past centuries. … Open

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