Parma

The city is home to the University of Parma, one of the oldest universities in the world. Parma is divided into two parts by the stream of the same name. The district on the west side of the river is Oltretorrente, meaning "the other side of the stream". Tourist information

IAT di Parma ( City Tourist Office ), Piazza Garibaldi, 1 , ☏ +39 0521218889 , [email protected] . Daily 09:00-19:00 . ( updated Apr 2016 )

Parma Point ( Office of the Province of Parma ), Strada Garibaldi 18 . Daily 09:30-19:00 . Also sells souvenirs, postcards and other Parma related memorabilia as well as a nice collection of books of local interest. ( updated Jul 2016 )

Parma is on the Milan–Bologna high-speed rail line and the Via Emilia.

The Oltretorrente and the historic centre east of the Parma stream are both walkable from the railway station.

The Teatro Regio, one of Italy's leading opera houses, is the venue for the annual Festival Verdi in October. The University of Parma, one of the oldest universities in the world, and the Oltretorrente quarter on the western bank of the Parma stream are also notable parts of the city.

Attending a performance at the Teatro Regio, particularly during the Festival Verdi in October.

Parma is known for Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Prosciutto di Parma.

Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Prosciutto di Parma are the city's signature products, produced in the surrounding countryside.

Parma is on the Milan–Bologna rail line and within reach of Busseto (birthplace of Verdi) and the Parma Apennines.