Parma is a university city in Emilia-Romagna, famous for Parmesan and ham. Romanesque buildings, including the Parma Cathedral with its frescoes and the pink marble Baptistery, adorn the historic center. The Regio Theater, dating back to the 19th century, hosts classical music concerts. The National Gallery, inside the imposing Palazzo della Pilotta, displays works by the painters Correggio and Canaletto.
