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    • Nadine und DominikParma 12.05. - 16.05.23
      Day 3

      Die Kathedrale von Parma & Baptisterium

      May 14, 2023 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 13 °C

      Das Highlight im Inneren der Stadt ist sicherlich der Piazza del Duomo, an dem die Kathedrale von Parma und das Baptisterium liegt. Von außen ist der Dom sehr schön aber nicht spektakulär. Das Innere hat uns das aber sehr begeistert. Ins Baptisterium sind wir dann jedoch nicht, da wir hier im Vergleich zu kostenfreien Kathedrale 12€ Eintritt pro Person hätten zahlen dürfen. Eine frühchristliche Kirche, wahrscheinlich über einem vorchristlichen Heiligtum errichtet, befand sich seit dem 4. oder 5. Jahrhundert an der Stelle des heutigen Domplatzes. Ab 860 entstand nahebei die Marienkirche, die zur Kathedrale wurde. Nach deren Zerstörung durch einen Brand begann 1074 in mehreren Bauphasen die Errichtung des heutigen Doms. Der Glockenturm entstand zwischen 1284 und 1294 im gotischen Stil. Das Baptisterium San Giovanni zählt zu den bedeutendsten seiner Art. Es zählt zu den bedeutendsten mittelalterlichen Bauwerken Italiens am Übergang vom romanischen zum gotischen Stil. Das Baptisterium San Giovanni ist ein achteckiger Sakralbau und befindet sich in unmittelbarer Nachbarschaft zum Dom. Sehr beeindruckend!Read more

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    • TravelerL’Italia, Il Mio Cuore - 2022
      Day 29

      Parma

      October 2, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C

      Today’s destination was Parma, famous for its Parmesan cheese and Parma ham, among other things. We haven’t been here before and it has taken us by surprise. It is such a pretty town filled with colourful buildings (which I love), picturesque laneways, stunning historic sites, many churches for us to explore, and way too many enticing restaurants and cafes. It is a foodie’s paradise so Brad is very happy - very VERY happy.

      Today’s plan was to just acquaint ourselves with the town before our more in-depth exploration tomorrow. And what a beautiful day to just wander and admire the town. The bad weather didn’t follow us and we are back to unbelievable blue skies and warm sunshine. Perfect for taking photos of the amazing buildings and sites. #nofilter

      We had our first of many delicious meals, with lunch at da Mat bistro cucina. And the food was AMAZING. We enjoyed an entree of torta fritta, a delicate fried puffy deliciousness which is basically dough that is fried in lard. It puffs up while cooking to form a pocket and can be cut open to stuff with prosciutto di parma. We followed this up with ravioli for me and pappardelle for Brad. Both meals were amazing, paired with the local wines and beers. It was a great introduction to the food we were looking forward to sampling in Parma.

      We are so excited to see more tomorrow and have a food tour booked for Tuesday. I don’t think the scales will be my friend when we get home but you only live once.      Read more

    • TravelerL’Italia, Il Mio Cuore - 2022
      Day 30

      Diocesan Museum Parma

      October 3, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C

      We started off the day with our favourite Italian breakfast, one we hadn’t had since Montepulciano, a croissant, coffee and freshly squeezed orange juice, before heading to the Parma Cathedral, Baptistery and Monastero di San Giovanni Evangelista.

      Our tickets also included a visit to the Diocesan Museum. We aren’t big “museum” people but do love the history preserved and displayed. This museum is quite small but one of the best displayed and informative ones we have visited.

      What was interesting about this one is the style of the pieces, the paintings and the sculptures. The people depicted have an almost cartoon look to them which we have not seen elsewhere. They had a “modern” feel to them which made them more interesting. Having not come across any images when researching Parma, I had no idea how amazing and interesting the artwork would be.

      It was a good intro to the next few stunning places we visited today. Parma is a place of beauty, artistry and history.      Read more

    • TravelerL’Italia, Il Mio Cuore - 2022
      Day 30

      Duomo di Parma

      October 3, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C

      Following the museum we made our way into the cathedral, where once again our breath was taken away.

      Well I had absolutely no idea what to expect from inside the Parma Cathedral. Jaw dropping and breathtaking - words and photos do not and cannot adequately describe the beauty, the talent or the feeling inside this Cathedral. Stunning, overwhelming, elaborate, intricate….

      Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, it is considered one of the finest examples of a Romanesque Cathedral in Italy and is particularly known for its fantastic interior frescoes. Construction began in 1059 and like all other structures has been remodelled and added to throughout the years. While the exterior doesn’t stand out as anything special, the interior is bursting with colour, even today, and is considered a fine example of Renaissance art. We absolutely loved it. I could have admired it for hours.

      Stunning and we did not think it could be topped... but it was...      Read more

    • Italien mit dem Wohnwagen 2023
      Day 5

      Chiesa & Monastero di San Giovanni Evan.

      September 24, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C

      ...Evangelista.

      Im oberen Stockwerk soll es einen modrigen Lesesaal mit alten Landkarten an den Wänden geben. Leider haben wir dieses Highlight nicht gesehen, weil ich erst jetzt die Einträge mit dem Reiseführer vervollständige; markiert hatte ich sie ...Read more

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    • TravelerL’Italia, Il Mio Cuore - 2022
      Day 31

      Food Tour, Parma

      October 4, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C

      Parma is famous for its food and rich gastronomical tradition: two of its specialties are Parmigiano cheese and Prosciutto di Parma (Parma ham). Because of this we decided to take a guided food tour of the city. Our guide, Alessia took us on a foodie trek to some of the best establishments in Parma.

      We started with aparetifs of prosciutto, salumi, bread and Lambrusco - a sparkling red wine, at Panino d’artista. This restaurant is a tribute to the composer Verdi and is decorated with many of his images and work. It was so good we ended up going back there for dinner tonight.

      For the next course we had pasta and more bread at Officina Alimentare Dedicata. We tried having lunch there on our first day in Parma but it was fully booked, so it was good to be able to enjoy a meal there. Their pasta, like most of the restaurants in town, is hand made on site by a dedicated chef whose only job is to make all the pasta. The fresh pasta is so different to store bought that we are more than likely going to source fresh pasta for cooking when we get home.

      Main course was from Salumeria Garibaldi and they provided a ‘picnic’ of locally sourced veal and potatoes. We walked up to the nearby university and ate our lunch sitting on the edge of the fountain. This was our least favourite course as it was quite rich and salty but we gave it a go.

      To finish off the food tour we had gelato at Gelateria Ciacco, who only use natural plant based ingredients. The taste of the gelato was so fresh and with genuine, natural flavours.

      After walking for about 5km between these food stops, which we needed to to burn off some of the calories, we went back to our apartment for our siesta.

      This evening we returned to Panino d’artista for dinner in their adjoining restaurant, La Cucina del Maestro where we eventually enjoyed another delicious meal. Unfortunately they seemed to have forgotten us and we did have to wait quite some time to be served, but that gave us time to really enjoy the decor.

      We had a massive food day and are both so full. But the plan was to take advantage of the Parma food experience while we were here and I think we have achieved our goal.      Read more

    • TravelerL’Italia, Il Mio Cuore - 2022
      Day 30

      Gallo d'Oro, Parma

      October 3, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C

      After a day filled with sights to feed the soul, the body still needed to be fueled. We decided to try one of the restaurants our host had recommended and it was amazing. Dinner tonight was at Ristorante Gallo d’Oro, and once again, the food was delicious.

      The only thing that did amuse us was our entree of parmesan cheese, which we thought we had to try as it is the food of the town. What we didn't expect was chunks of parmesan cheese served with two small bows of dipping sauces. No bread, no biscuits, nothing but cheese and we have to admit it was a bit overpowering. One nibble was all we needed. Thnakfully the rest of our meal was perfect and easy to devour.

      To top our evening off we sat next to Kristy and John, a couple from Perth. It was nice being able to talk and laugh with people from Australia after being away from home for so long. These interludes just add to the whole experience.      Read more

    • TravelerL’Italia, Il Mio Cuore - 2022
      Day 32

      Perfect Parma

      October 5, 2022 in Italy ⋅ 🌙 18 °C

      Parma has been perfect. Being declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of the amount of protected foods that are made in this Provence, we vowed to try as many of their local delicacies as possible in our short time here. And we succeeded as we roll ourselves onto our last town before heading home.

      Not only is Parma a gift to the taste buds, it is a town of beauty and many spectacular historic sites. The Parma Cathedral, the Baptistry of Parma and the Monastery of San Giovanni Evangelista are just breathtaking with their elaborately decorated surfaces, stunning and detailed frescoes and richness of textures, colours and materials. All three are very overwhelming and photographs just can’t honestly portray the beauty of these places, and the wonder. Once again we wonder at how these amazing structures were built and decorated, some over 1000 years ago. Mind officially blown. Parma has to be a highlight of our trip and being a “non-tourist” town it was a delight to experience and explore.      Read more

    • Nadine und DominikParma 12.05. - 16.05.23
      Day 3

      Palazzo della Pilotta - Weg nach Parma

      May 14, 2023 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 13 °C

      Kaum aus dem Park raus ging’s über die Ponte Giuseppe Verdi Richtung Zentrum. Die Brücke führt über den Fluss Parma, der auf Satellitenaufnahmen in Google Maps komplett ausgetrocknet war und jetzt dank dem vielen Regen wieder vorhanden ist. Sogar mit erstaunlich viel Wasser! Von der Brücke ging’s direkt durch einen gigantischen Gebäudekomplex. Der Palazzo della Pilotta hat seinen Namen vom Pelota-Spiel, das von den spanischen Soldaten auf dem Cortile del Guzzatoio gespielt wurde. Heute beherbergt die Gebäudegruppe das Archäologische Nationalmuseum Parma, die Kunsthochschule Toschi, die Biblioteca Palatina, das Bodonianische Museum, das Teatro Farnese und die Galleria nazionale di Parma (Nationalgalerie Parma). Die ersten Teile des Komplexes wurden schon 1583 erbaut. Ingesamt kam es immer wieder zu Anbauten, Umbauten und leider auch mal zu Zerstörung. Aus diesem Grund fehlt auch, gut erkennbar, ein Teil der Ummauerung des großen Innenhofs.Read more

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    • Nadine und DominikParma 12.05. - 16.05.23
      Day 3

      Palazzo del Governatore & Piazza

      May 14, 2023 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 13 °C

      Auf dem weiteren Weg ging’s als nächstes zum Palazzo del Governatore und dem davor liegenden Platz. Der Palazzo ist ein Palast des Barock und des Klassizismus im Herzen von Parma. Er nimmt die gesamte Nordseite der Piazza Garibaldi in der Stadtmitte ein. Der Palast wurde ursprünglich in den Jahren 1283–1285 an der Nordseite der nach dem Abriss der früheren Wohnhäuser dort als „Palazzo dei Mercanti“ (dt.: Palast der Kaufleute) errichtet. Die Fassade des Palastes, die vollständig verputzt und gelb gestrichen ist, ist durch den hohen Turm gekennzeichnet. Daran ist unterhalb der drei großen Öffnungen für die Glocken eine große Uhr angebracht. Unterhalb befinden sich komplexe Sonnenuhren aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, die zur Zeit ihres Baus eines der fortschrittlichsten Systeme zur Messung der Zeit darstellten. An dem Platz befindet sich zudem die Chiesa Parrocchiale di San Pietro Apostolo und etwas um die Ecke gelegen auch die Basilica di Santa Maria della Steccata. Sehr beeindruckend! Rund um den Platz haben wir uns dann auf die Suche nach einem guten Restaurant für das gemeinsame Mittagessen mit dem Rest der Familie gemacht. Fündig geworden sind wir dann direkt an der Piazza im Restaurant die Herzogin von Parma.Read more

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    You might also know this place by the following names:

    Parma, بارما, Парма, Parme, פארמה, PMF, パルマ, Pèrma, پارما

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