To help you explore Parma in a practical and engaging way, we’ve created the interactive map below. You’ll find the main monuments and must-see attractions. From this map, you can also use the "Look around" option to find nearby bars, restaurants, or secondary attractions that might interest you.

We have also created some itineraries to help you discover this city and its artistic landmarks.

Parma: City of Culture and Music

Parma is a refined city in northern Italy, known for its rich artistic heritage, music, and elegant architecture. Walking through the historic center means traveling across centuries of history: from the Romanesque Cathedral with its Correggio frescoes to the pink marble Baptistery, a masterpiece of Italian Gothic art. Every building, square, and arcade tells the deep cultural identity of this Emilian city, closely tied to its traditions and the great figures of the Italian Renaissance.

Parma is also famous for its long musical tradition. Giuseppe Verdi was born here, and the Teatro Regio still hosts important opera performances and world-class symphonic concerts. The city lives and breathes music as an essential part of its spirit, with festivals, conservatories, and a cultivated atmosphere that fascinates anyone who loves the performing arts. Visiting Parma also means being carried away by its melodies — a continuous dialogue between past and present.

But Parma truly wins visitors over with its extraordinary culinary art. The birthplace of Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham, the city is a symbol of Italian gastronomic excellence. Authentic flavors come alive in traditional dishes such as anolini in broth, fried dough, and local cured meats, served in cozy taverns and fine restaurants. Every meal celebrates the land, tradition, and warm Emilian hospitality.

What to see in Parma in one day

This itinerary through the heart of Parma starts from Strada Garibaldi, one of the city’s main streets lined with elegant buildings, shops and historic cafés. Walking further, you reach the majestic Parma Cathedral, a masterpiece of Romanesque art with Correggio’s famous frescoes adorning the dome. Next to the Cathedral stands the stunning Baptistery, built of pink Verona marble and decorated with refined medieval reliefs and sculptures.

After admiring the Cathedral Square, continue toward the central Palazzo del Governatore, a Baroque building overlooking Piazza Garibaldi that often hosts exhibitions and cultural events. From there, walk to the basilica of Steccata, a Renaissance gem with harmonious lines, dedicated to the Madonna della Steccata, beloved by the citizens of Parma.

The walk continues past the elegant façade of the Teatro Regio, one of Italy’s greatest opera houses. Behind it lies the greenery of the Ducal Park, a vast Italian-style garden featuring the stately Ducal Palace, former residence of the dukes of Parma. The itinerary ends at the scenic Fontana del Trianon, an elegant fountain surrounded by statues and shaded by centuries-old trees.