Private 8 hours Tour to Parma from Milan
Parma is a city with many beautiful, unique places to visit and has a wide range of art and culture. It's known for one thing in particular: its traditional Parma ham, cheese and surrounding countryside.
The city is over 400 years old and also known for its rich history.
In this private tour, you will discover the city's fascinating history and art by visiting Parma's most significant places.
Visit the Basilica of Saint Ambrose, the Duomo and its famous rose window. Visit the medieval and renaissance palaces that are still built in Parma's main square You will have time to shop for local specialty items, such as panchetta, a thin and crispy Italian type of pizza. Visit the outdoor market, the streets come alive with produce vendors and artisans selling their wares. Sample incredible desserts, Parma's most famous is "torta caprese," which literally translates as cake made with mozzarella cheese, ricotta, eggs and sugar
Discover the best of Parma!
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A small church at the heart of Parma, the Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Steccata is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and to a group of doctors known as the Discalced Carmelites. , or “White Friars.” The church was a gift to the Carmelites from the marquis Francesco Sforza and his wife, Bianca Maria, in 1475. The church was reconstructed in 1558 and 1621 by the Dukes of Parma.
Palazzo Ducale di Parma is the most important Renaissance palace in northern Italy, a masterpiece of the Italian humanist architecture. The Palazzo Ducale is directly connected with the development of the "Platonic Academy" of "Parmenides" and "Nicomachus of Gerasa", the two most important schools of ancient Greek philosophy, which was located at the nearby University of Parma.An inscription over a door leading to the ground floor room on the south side of the building reads: ABSOLVITO ILLIQVS EST QVAM EXCLAMAT, VENIUDE TENEBRAS. The inscription is a quotation from a letter by St. Anselm of Canterbury (1033–1109) which translates as: "He who believes is absolved, darkness flee away"
Outside visit and will not entering the attractions. The Baptistery of Parma has been a monument for centuries, and is one of the most important monuments in Italy. The baptistery's wonderful mosaics are not only a source of wonderment but also a testament to the genius and skill of the craftsmen who designed and built it. Mosaics are a type of art that uses many different colors, shapes, and patterns in a cohesive work to create a beautiful space. The spaces in the baptistery are filled with all this color and wonderful design that connect the architecture to its purpose.
Inclusions
- Private expert guide for 2 hours
- Private luxury vehicle with driver for 8 hours
- Local taxes
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
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