A bright retreat above the rooftops of the historic centre

In the heart of Parma, steps from everything, Borgo San Silvestro lies in the historic centre, a location that lets you enjoy the city on foot: shops, cafés and restaurants are just minutes from your door. Piazza Duomo with the Baptistery, Piazza Garibaldi, the Teatro Regio and the Pilotta complex are all a few minutes’ walk away. The shopping streets, from Strada Farini to Via Garibaldi, offer boutiques, bookshops, delicatessens and Parma’s historic charcuterie shops and pastry makers. For everyday shopping, there is the Piazza Ghiaia market, alongside supermarkets and local stores. The area is ideal for food lovers. You can start the day with breakfast or enjoy an aperitivo in one of the cafés overlooking Piazza Garibaldi, then head to the trattorias to try tortelli d’erbetta, anolini and culatello. There is also no shortage of wine bars for an after-dinner glass of wine. Pharmacies, banks, post offices and medical practices are all close by. The railway station is about one kilometre from the centre, with direct connections to Milan, Bologna and Italy’s main cities. The Parco Ducale is a short stroll away for a green break, and the nearest car parks are a 10-minute walk. An address for those who want to live in Parma’s historic centre without giving up the tranquillity of a small building.