A stay in Parma (Emilia Romagna)

The origins of Parma are ancient, was subject from the fourteenth to the sixteenth century. the Visconti, the Sforza, the French, the Bourbons and the Papacy, was dukedom in 1545 by Pier Luigi Farnese dynasty that reigned for nearly two centuries. It 'a city rich in monuments, valuable works of art, art with cultural traditions (Benedict Antelami, Correggio, and Parmigianino) to opera (Verdi, Toscanini, Pizzetti) and popular traditions. During the visit to the city you can visit: The Romanesque cathedral was built between 1060 and 1073 and restored after the earthquake del1117, instead of the bell tower is built in Gothic style il1284 and 1294; in its interior you can admire, among other works, the beautiful cupola of the Assumption painted by Correggio and the Deposition of Benedetto Antelami sculptural work. S. John the Evangelist is a Renaissance building even here the dome has frescoes representing the transit of S. John with Christ descending in glory with the Apostles, the work of Correggio, Parmigianino in 1520-1521 but also executed frescoes remarkable. Pilotta Palace built on three large courtyards and by the Farnese family between 1580 and 1620, there is now the Palatine Library, the National Archaeological Museum, the National Gallery a collection of works by Far Angelico, Correggio, Leonardo, Parmigianino, El Greek, Van Dyck, Tiepolo, Flemish works. Sights include the Lombardi Museum with memorabilia of Marie Louise and Napoleon, the Ethnographic Museum and Chinese, the Church of St. Sepulcher, the birthplace of Toscanini. Parma is also known for its food, especially for meats such as culatello of Zibello, Parma ham, the Culaccia like ham, The Felino salami and coppa, do not forget the tasty parmesan; for those who love art or for those who love good food, or for both reasons, this is the place to stay.