Parma
This is one of the main streets near the center plazza (Garibaldi). It serves as a high end shopping district as well as a hang out street for many of the Parma youth. As you can see above the storefronts, there are apartments lining both sides of the street. You better believe the people that live there have money. (They do. A lot.)

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A beautiful view up the river Parma to the west of Center. Not much of a river as you can tell. More of a trickle. Nevertheless, the river served as a border for the Parma Commune for much of its history. Parmaseans say that the only thing historically holding back Parma from becoming a large city such as Paris, Venice or London is the lack of water in the river.

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This was last night at a local club right outside of the city. The name from club in Italy is disco, if you refer to "a club" or "nightclub" in Italy, you are referencing what we call strip clubs. (Although a bit classier than Tropical Lei I would imagine) On Friday and Saturday nights, the disco is a very popular destination for young people, providing drinks, music and dancing.

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This is the center square in Parma called Piazza Garibaldi. You can see the statue of Garibaldi n the bottom right. To Northern Italy he is generally known as the unifyer of Italy, somewhat of a national hero. Much of the south, I am told, views him as a betrayer of the South; selling them out to the industrial power of the north.

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These are images of the Baptistry West door. Designed in the 13th century, the Baptistry served as a religious center for Parma allong with the large church just to the North (Duomo). Even from these pictures, you are able to see the intricacy and care put into each and every carving. Bar the doors (built in the 1800's) everything you see is from the 13th century. In the center is Christ surrounded by the 12 Apostles in the outer ring. Below Christ you can see the double wave, the symbol of baptism.


Photo Credit: Maddie Grose