Located in the north of the Emilia-Romagna region, Parma is one of the main junctions of the ancient Via Emilia, between the Po Valley and the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, between Emilia and Lombardy. It is a refined city rich in works of art from different eras, where the presence of music is a constant in the city's life. Famous for being the birthplace of Giuseppe Verdi and Arturo Toscanini, it is home to the Teatro Regio, one of Italy's most important opera houses. Gastronomy is one of the city's flagships, which is why it was named a Unesco Creative City of Gastronomy in 2015. It is home to a university centre of international standing, making the city an area with a strong capacity to attract.
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