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Parma I TA LY
The culinary capital of Emilia-Romagna combines Romanesque grandeur with leafy parks, lively trattorias and epicures who treat every meal as an occasion. B y J e s s i c a H u ra s
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arma may be best known for cheese and ham, but its appeal runs far deeper than the deli counter. Situ ated in the heart of the Emilia-Romagna region, midway between Milan and Bologna, Parma is often overlooked in favor of its flashier neighbors — and that’s exactly its advantage. Life moves at an unhurried pace down wide, walkable streets, past landmarks that are rarely crowded. Here, food sets the daily rhythm — one measured in courses, not hours. Eating is approached with the same reverence as music or art: every bite rooted in history, every sip a reflection of the surrounding countryside. And, like a good meal, Parma is a city that invites you to linger, to slow down and savor each moment and every mouthful.