Discover the Traditional Bread from Parma, Italy

About the city of Parma

Parma, located in the heart of northern Italy’s food valley in the Emilia Romagna region, is renowned for its agro-food heritage. Emilia Romagna holds the distinction of being the European region with the highest number of recognized local products, making it a true gastronomic treasure according to Forbes magazine. Parma’s food sector encompasses the entire food chain, from locally produced ingredients to Michelin-starred chefs, from global food industry leaders to food museums, and from cultural and educational initiatives to food fairs and exhibitions. Recognizing its outstanding culinary contributions, Parma was designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy on December 11, 2015.

Discover the traditional bread of Parma

Immerse yourself in the fascinating stories, traditions, and flavors of the unique breads from UNESCO Creative Cities. Click “Discover More” to explore the Creative Knowledge Platform, the project’s heri-telling platform, where farmers, millers, and bakers share their heritage and passion through captivating images, videos, and stories.

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Breads of the Creative Cities, the first inter-cluster project of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, launched in 2018 by the Creative Knowledge Foundation in partnership with Tucson UCC, celebrates the diversity of local staple foods through bread as a symbol of cultural identity. It showcases stories, traditions, and practices from Creative Cities worldwide, giving voice to bakers, millers, and farmers.

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