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11th ICA Sept 2018 - Parma- Italy
PARMA, the
HOSTING CITY
P
arma is a city – of about 180,000 inhabitants - in “food valley”, the home to good cuisine and wines.
the region of Emilia-Romagna. Parma offers the This is the site of the University of Parma, one of
guests a rich cultural heritage: the city is famous the oldest universities in the world and - since 2005 -
for its history and architecture, the surrounding Parma hosts the European Food Safety Authority’s
countryside, the lyrical music tradition and the food agency.
excellences (Parma ham and cheese – above all).
In the city centre the guest can experience the lively
Parma’s Etruscan name was adapted by Romans atmosphere of the town: walking along ancient streets
to describe the round shield called Parma. The city and lanes you can appreciate small typical restaurants
is divided into two parts by a stream with the same and trattorias, elegant coffees, wineries and groceries,
name. smart boutiques, “Violetta di Parma” shop where you
Parma is a city full of charm and elegant, where you can try and buy local specialties and then, you can
feel the lovely atmosphere of a little capital and it is a relax strolling through parks and green areas.
welcoming place with a sustainable way of life. This unique mix makes Parma an exclusive site for
Its historic centre has a typical Roman layout - full of your congress and an unforgettable experience.
artistic masterpieces, green areas and parks, treasures
of different ages – welcomes the tourist and pampers
them with grace.
Parma is much more than this: Verdi lyrical music,
the food culture and its surrounding territory
represent endless resources for the visitors. Many
sport and relaxing activities are also possible in this
area.
Natural landscape between the Po river and the
Apennines, little towns full of history, abbeys and
castles, medieval parish churches and theatres. Here
the culture of the earth and the pork manufacturing
are turned into real cookery art with antique
tradition.
Nevertheless, Parma is characterized by an extremely
dynamic economy and is the capital of the Italian Pilotta Palace and the river - Photo Glamour
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PARMA, CITY of ART
P
arma, already important during the Middle Ages the city streets and buildings on the elegance of many
and crucial for the Romanesque art history, was shops and boutiques, on the cordiality of its citizens
the capital of a little dukedom from the years and on the richness of its surrounding territory.
1550 to 1859, a historical era which left its mark on
Reggia di Colorno
National Gallery, Parmigianino, La schiava turca - Photo Furoncoli
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CITY of FLAVOURS
T
he region’s Strade dei Vini e dei Sapori (The Among the specialties to be savored are Parmigiano-
Roads of Wines and Flavours) offer the Reggiano cheese, Prosciutto di Parma (Parma ham),
possibility of sampling its gourmet delights while Culatello di Zibello (prime-cut ham), Salame di Felino
becoming acquainted with how they are produced and (Felino-style salami) and Spalla Cotta di San Secondo
while visiting the castles, museums, parish churches (cured pork shoulder), all accompanied by Malvasia
and parks that enrich the area. and Sauvignon wines from the surrounding foothills,
embellished by the fragrance of porcino mushrooms
from Borgotaro and black trufles from Fragno.
Seasoning of Parmigiano
Prosciutto di Parma, the seasoning
Prosciutto di Parma, quality check
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PARMA and MUSIC
F
urthermore, Parma is the music city per Great opera performances, celebrated in the awesome
excellence, a land of strong but reined passions. Regio Theatre, re-lives in the many Verdi haunts,
This land is the home of Giuseppe Verdi, the which are authentic sanctuaries dedicated to the cult
birthplace of Arturo Toscanini and the adopted home of the composer from Busseto.
of Niccolò Paganini.
Regio Theatre - Photo Teatro Regio
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PARMA and the SURROUNDINGS
B
usseto and the Verdi sites are a “must” for all San Vitale Castle in Fontanellato. The magniicent
music lovers who want to know more about rocca is situated in the centre of the village and
Giuseppe Verdi, the towering musical genius of surrounded by a large moat about 3 metres deep.
his time. It is rich in frescoes like the extraordinary cycle of
Parmigianino representing the myth of Diana and
CASTLES OF THE DUCHY Atteone.
Around Parma, in the plane and the sweet Meli Lupi Castle in Soragna. Built around 1385, it
surrounding hills, there are beautiful castles; they is the splendid residence of the current Prince Meli
are testimonies of surges of love and demonstrations Lupi. Founded at the end of the 14th century as a
of power of the feudal and Renaissance lords that fortress, it became a precious princely home in the
covered the Parma area with about thirty fortresses 18th century.
and castles, which are highly visible demonstration of
The Colorno Palace
a period of history that transformed instruments of
Built at the beginning of the 18th century and was the
war into residences and alcoves of reined elegance.
monumental residence of the Farnese, the Borbon and
Torrechiara Castle, located in the Apennine Marie Louise of Austria. In the great garden recently
foothills, surrounded by vineyards, the Castle enjoys restored there were splendid water games.
spectacular views both of the valley and towards the
city. The Castle is one of the most extensive and better
conserved of the region.
Torrechiara Castle
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PARMA IN THE PRESENT
INSTITUTIONS and
IMPORTANT BRANDS
EUROPEAN FOOD SAFETY AUTHORITY (EFSA) ALMA – The International School of Italian Cuisine
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is the ALMA is the most prestigious centre of professional
keystone of European Union (EU) risk assessment formation for Italian Cuisine on an international level.
regarding food and feed safety. In close collaboration Under the guide of the Rector Gualtiero Marchesi,
with national authorities and in open consultation ALMA can count on the most reputed Italian teachers
with its stakeholders, EFSA provides independent and experts of Cuisine and Pastry. The Headquarters
scientiic advice and clear communication on existing are located inside the gorgeous Royal Palace of
and emerging risks. Colorno. ALMA is now representing the best path
leading to a brilliant professional activity in the
restaurant business.
UNIVERSITY OF PARMA
This university is one of the most ancient universities
in Italy and has a relevant history and long tradition. BRANDS
At the moment it has 12 Faculties with many courses Parma’s thriving economy is based on agriculture,
and masters. The University has an intensive industry, commerce, tourism, local spa towns, and one
cooperationship with the European Union and other of the area’s most important and traditional industries
international projects. is food: the province is one of the Europe’s leading
food producing regions, and some of the local brand
names are known throughout the world.
THE REGIO THEATRE FOUNDATION OF PARMA We can cite BARILLA, PARMALAT, but also
The Foundation manages the internationally famous DALLARA and CHIESI FARMACEUTICI together
Opera House, the Regio Theatre of Parma, in the with smaller societies not so well known but excellent
heart of the old town center and venue of the Festival in their production.
Verdi, the Opera Season, the dance festival “Parma
Danza”, concerts and cultural events of the highest
proile.
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