Battistero di Parma
An octagonal baptistery in pink marble, a masterpiece of the Romanesque-to-Gothic transition.
Tickets →Parma, Italy
Parma: airports, things to do and where to stay
Parma is an elegant city in Emilia-Romagna, famous for its ham and Parmigiano Reggiano, its opera and a beautiful medieval ensemble of cathedral and baptistery.
Parma airports
From the airport to central Parma
Parma Giuseppe Verdi airport is about 4 km from central Parma.
Autobus urbano (TEP)
City bus service linking the airport with central Parma and the railway station. Check the timetable, as services are limited.
Taxi
Rank outside arrivals. Central Parma is about 3 km away, around 10 min by taxi.
Parma
Things to do in Parma
Duomo di Parma
The Romanesque cathedral, with Correggio's frescoes in the dome, beside the baptistery.
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Palazzo della Pilotta
The large Farnese complex housing museums, a library and the National Gallery.
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Teatro Farnese
A 17th-century wooden theatre inside the Pilotta, one of the first with a proscenium stage.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Parma?
Parma is served by Parma Giuseppe Verdi (PMF).
How far is the airport from central Parma?
Parma Giuseppe Verdi airport is about 4 km from central Parma.
How do I get from the airport to central Parma?
From Parma Giuseppe Verdi airport you can take Autobus urbano (TEP) (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Parma?
Highlights of Parma include Battistero di Parma, Duomo di Parma, Palazzo della Pilotta, and Teatro Farnese.
Photo credits
- Battistero di Parma: Philip Schäfer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Duomo di Parma: sailko, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Palazzo della Pilotta: Vitold Muratov, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Teatro Farnese: Carloferrari, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons