PARMA

Parma seems to roll off the tongue as easily as its many gastronomic treasures.

This food lovers’ city is found in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. It’s home to the famous cheese that shares its name, pasta and prosciutto, so it’s no surprise it dares to call itself the food capital of Italy.

Chefs in this part of the world will tease your tastebuds as you kick back in a way that you can’t in big bustling cities like Milan or Rome. Here, the locals let their feet or their bikes take them to their favourite deli, bar or eatery.

Parma was the first Italian city to be recognised by UNESCO for its gastronomic