Where is Parma?

Parma is a city in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna known for its architecture, music, art, ham, cheese and surrounding countryside. 

Parma is famous for its food and rich gastronomical tradition: two of its specialties are Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (also produced in Reggio Emilia), and Prosciutto di Parma (Parma ham), both given "Protected Designation of Origin" status. Parma also claims several stuffed pasta dishes like "tortelli d'erbetta" and "anolini in brodo".

In 2004 Parma was appointed the seat of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and was appointed to the Creative Cities Network as UNESCO City of Gastronomy. Parma also has two food multinationals, Barilla, Parmalat and a medium-large food tourism sector represented by Parma Golosa and Food Valley companies.