Welcome to…Parma 🇮🇹 Discover the elegance of Italy through its food, culture and timeless beauty. Parma - just 1h30 from Milan - is a true hidden treasure. Elegant, authentic, and rich in culture. Here’s what not to miss: 🗺️ Things to do: - Biblioteca Palatina: one of Italy’s most historic libraries - Farnese Theatre: a majestic wooden Baroque theatre inside Pilotta - Galleria Nazionale: home to masterpieces of Italian Renaissance - Regio Theatre: a landmark of Italian opera culture - Parma Cathedral: a masterpiece with one of Italy’s most breathtaking domed frescoes - Colorful alleys & façades: picture-perfect city strolls - Charming squares: Piazza Duomo and Piazza Garibaldi are musts - Parco Ducale: a peaceful green escape in the heart of the city - Castello di Torrechiara: a fairy-tale castle just outside Parma 🍽️ Where to eat & drink: - Café at Teatro Regio: for a coffee in a theatrical setting - Parmamenu at Fidenza Village: local dishes with a modern twist - Relais Roncolo 1888: a stylish countryside stay with an elegant breakfast - Ai Due Platani: iconic trattoria just outside Parma, book in advance! 🛍️ A stop at @Fidenza Village — a place to fall in love with Complete your escape with a visit to Fidenza Village: an open-air luxury destination with 120+ boutiques and year-round savings on top brands. A place to be for fashion lovers, with a striking street art museum – where culture meets creativity. Would you add Parma to your Italian bucket list? ✨
Visit the St. Peter’s Basilica like never before ✨ Microsoft has created an extraordinary 3D digital model that lets you explore every detail of this Roman masterpiece - from anywhere in the world. Created using over 400,000 high-resolution images, drone scans, and AI, this project gives you access to hidden mosaics, normally closed-off areas, and a closer look at the Basilica’s stunning architecture. It’s not just about beauty: AI is also being used to support preservation, detecting cracks and missing tiles to help restore the space for generations to come. And soon, you’ll be able to experience it in person through Pétros Ení, the immersive exhibition hosted inside the Vatican. You can already start your virtual journey here at virtual.basilicasanpietro.va #Ad with @Microsoft