Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Parma is a city in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna known for its architecture, music, art, prosciutto, cheese and surrounding countr…
Parma is a city in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna known for its architecture, music, art, prosciutto, cheese and surrounding countryside. With a population of 198,292 inhabitants, Parma is the second most populous city in Emilia-Romagna after Bologna, the region's capital. 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. Parma's Etruscan name was adapted by Romans to describe the round shield called Parma.
  • Country: Italy
  • Region: Emilia-Romagna
  • Province: Parma (PR)
  • Elevation: 55 m (180 ft)
  • Demonym(s): Parmesan, Parmigiano
  • Time zone: UTC+1 (CET)
  • Postal code: 43121-43126

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