cheap travel parma italy

parma is a small town but it is anything but sleepy. it is famous for its namesake cheese parmesan, its architecture, one of the oldest universities in the world and the stunning and vast countryside around it. located in the northern region makes it easily accessible from the rest of europe for travellers who want a taste of italian culture but don't want to go too far. fly cheap from london to either bologna or milan, both are within close distance to lovely parma.

this town is abounding with palaces, abbeys, churches, and theatres. the cheap part is that all of them are within walking distance and the few that arent are worth the bike ride. some sites to mention include the museum lombardi which is dedicated to the personal effects of napoleon bonaperte and his wife maria luigia of habsburg. also here are displayed important documents concerning hte duchy of parma in the eighteenth and nineteenth century. the museum house of musician arturo toscanini is worthwhile also. its located at borgo tanzi, 13. the bishop's palace, which dates back to 1055 is also impressive for its architecture but also what is inside. the academy of fine arts is housed here with artists from the school of parma, the palatine library, and the national gallery. take your feet for a walk to the piazza del duomo in the historical city centre. rest your bike again the wall and take a self-guided tour of the cathedral adjacent to it.
no one leaves this town without eating well. that is for certain. this town is famous for its food. the parmigiano reggiano cheese and the prosciutto di parma, ham. to get a taste of authentic and traditional italian fare, with the local specialties, head to gallo d'oro. main courses go for 6 or 7 euros and its delicious.