Parma is an elegant city located south of Milan and is well-known for its art, architecture and culinary delights, including ham and, of course, cheese. Home to one of Italy’s oldest universities, University of Parma, the city has a small, compact historic area that includes the Baptistery, built over 900 years ago and considered an important Italian building. Spit by a small stream of the same name, Parma offers a wide variety of sights to visit, including the Diocesan Musuem, Ducal Palace and the Stuard Gallery. Nearby visitors will find no shortage of castles to visit, and outdoor activities to enjoy amongst breathtakingly beautiful landscapes.