Car Hire Parma - Mini guide to Parma
Parma is a city in the region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The fine countryside and the architecture of the buildings found is the city are the most famous aspects of Parma. There are many places that can be visited in Parma. The Romanesque Cathedral is a great place to start. It houses two remarkable sculptures which the the masterpieces of two great persons – the 12th century sculpture by Benedetto Antelami and the 16th century fresco masterpiece by Antonio da Correggio. Another good place to visit is the Baptistery, adjacent to the cathedral.
The University of Parma, one of the oldest universities in the world is found here. The Palazzo della Pilotta is the location for the Academy of Fine Arts and the School of Parma. It also houses the Palatine Library, the National Gallery, the Archaeological Museum, the Bodoni Museum and the Farnese Theatre.
The Ducal Palace is another you ought to visit when you go to Parma. It was constructed in 1561 by Duke Ottavio Farnese. In the 17th and 18th centuries, it was enlarged and refurbished. It includes the Palazzo Eucherio Sanvitale which contains a lat of decorations dating from the 16th century. A large fortress called the Citadella also attracts a lot of tourists.
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