Parma Attractions
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Parma, the former capital of the duchy of Parma, now a provincial capital and seat of an university, lies at the foot of the Apennines in the North Italian plain on the banks of the River Parma, a tributary of the Po.
In spite of its long history, the town, situated on the old Roman main road, the Via Aemilia, is a city of modern aspect, with straight streets on a regular plan. In the town center, on the right bank of the Torrente Parma, fine new squares have been laid out. On the other bank of the river lies the old town, Parma Vecchia, with the Palazzo Ducale and a park.
In spite of its long history, the town, situated on the old Roman main road, the Via Aemilia, is a city of modern aspect, with straight streets on a regular plan. In the town center, on the right bank of the Torrente Parma, fine new squares have been laid out. On the other bank of the river lies the old town, Parma Vecchia, with the Palazzo Ducale and a park.
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Baptistery
The Baptistery is an unmistakably octagonal Romanesque style building made of marble. It was created by Benedetto Antelami in the late 12th and early 13th C.
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Cathedral
The Parma Cathedral is a 12th C Romanesque building. Of note is an important fresco in the dome done by Correggio in the 16th C.
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Museums
Parma is home to many important museums, including the Galleria Nazionale and the Museo Archeologico Nazionale.
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