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The Arch of San Lazzaro (Italian: Arco di San Lazzaro) is a triumphal arch that stands just outside and east of the city of Parma, Region of Emilia-Romagna. It was constructed in 1628 under the designs of Giovanni Battista Magnani to celebrate the arrival to the city of Margherita de’ Medici , the new wife of the then Duke Odoardo Farnese .
Parma is famous for its food and rich gastronomical tradition: two of its specialties are Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (also produced in Reggio Emilia) and Prosciutto di Parma ("Parma ham"), both given Protected designation of origin status. Parma also claims several stuffed pasta dishes, such as tortelli d'erbetta and anolini in brodo.
Castello di Torrechiara Castello di Torrechiara Facade detail. Torrechiara Castle (Italian: Castello di Torrechiara) is a 15th-century castle near Langhirano, in the province of Parma, northern Italy. It sits atop a terraced hill south of the city of Parma, in a strategic position overlooking the Parma River in the valley below.
In 1961, the Monument to those fallen in all wars (Monumento dedicato ai caduti di tutte le guerre) was installed on the side of the tower facing via Cavour.It is notable that the monument did not honor those of any specific war, although the bronze relief with the grim visages of five soldiers, framed by barbed wire, recalls soldiers of the wars in the first half of the twentieth century.
The Parma Voladora (local name for when the river is in full flood) on 11 November 2012. Lungoparma is the local name for the urban area of the city of Parma along the river. la Parma is the way parmesans call the stream and its bed (to not to be confused with il Parma, the local name for the Parma F.C.). The reason for the feminine article "la ...
The Palazzo del Governatore (Palace of the Governor) is a monumental building located in Piazza Garibaldi forming part of the civic center of Parma, region of Emilia Romagna, Italy. The building still houses municipal offices, as well as hosting cultural and social events.
Aerial view of Parma Cathedral with its bell tower Illusionistic cupola fresco of the Assumption by Antonio da Correggio. Parma Cathedral (Italian: Duomo di Parma; Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta) is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Parma, Emilia-Romagna (), dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Galleria nazionale di Parma (2 C, 1 P) L. Libraries in Parma (1 P) M. Monuments and memorials in Parma (1 P) Museums in Parma (1 C, 10 P) P. Palaces in Parma (12 P) R.