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Preparing your trip to Parma: advices & hints - things to do and to obey
1. Prudent tourists are recommended to buy foods at open markets as in this case the cost of goods will be considerably lower than supermarkets will offer. Shop-a-holics should pay particular attention to jersey goods of local production, imitation jewelry and china ware which are of the highest quality in Parma.
2. Local shops and stores start working not later than 9am however some grocery stores as well as local markets start working at 7am. The shops and markets serve customers till 15:00 – 16:00 with a short day time lunch break.
3. Tourists are recommended to use street call boxes as these offer the optimum rates for inter city and international calls. The call boxes are located in close vicinity to all large shopping stores and entertaining centers of Parma. The call boxes accept special plastic cards or credit cards as well as special coins.
4. Local restaurants and cafes welcome tips. A 10% addition to a total amount of a bill will be quite enough. Even if a service fee is included into a bill a small cash reward should be added in any way. Paying for taxi or styling services tourists should just round up a total amount to any convenient sum.
6. Local people are rather cordial and friendly towards foreign guests and are always eager to help with a piece of advice. The only condition of a successful communication with local folks is keeping to the etiquette. To win trust of the city residents tourists should learn several phrases in Italian as this will be highly appreciated by natives.
7. Taxi should better be called by phone and a cost of a trip should be negotiated in advance. The highest rates are charged by the taxis hunting their clients in close vicinity to hotels, shopping centers and restaurants.
The main gastronomy speciality of Parma is undoubtedly Parma ham. Many renowned culinary experts of the world use it as an essential ingredient of their food masterpieces. Every restaurant … 
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What to visit being in Parma - unique sights
Mantova
From the series “The Oldest Inhabited Cities on the Planet”
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Distance from Parma center - 53.8 km.
Representatives of noble Tuscan families lived there in the Middle Ages; those were people who patronized art and contributed to the rapid architectural development of the city. In the Middle Ages Mantova became a haven for many prominent artists and sculptors; Rubens created his unique masterpieces there. Priceless architectural monuments have been preserved in the city to this day. It’s believed that in Mantova you can see the best examples of classic Italian Renaissance. …
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Travelling to Parma - advices and tips. What should be provisioned in advance, the rules you might want to follow, and the things you better avoid doing in Parma. We help you to make your trip smooth and easy, with no unexpected surprises.
