Parma is a city in northern Italy and is the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region. It is known as the Cathedral City of Italy due to its impressive Romanesque cathedral, the Duomo di Parma, which was built in 1059. The city is also home to many other historical monuments, including the Palazzo della Pilotta and the Teatro Regio di Parma. Parma is renowned for its cuisine, with its famous Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Prosciutto di Parma ham being two of its most popular products.