World capital with pasta museum
Italy’s capital of culture: Parma
The cultural scope of the beautiful Italian Peninsula never ceases to amaze people all over the world. But the possibility of getting to know the traditions and peculiarities of many Italian gems has been drastically reduced since the pandemic hit. Among such treasures is Parma, a delicate city set in the very heart of Italy. Beyond being the capital of iconic food such as Parmigiano and Prosciutto, Parma is a city of incredible cultural heritage that gained the prestigious title of “Italian Capital of Culture for the year 2020” but had to put a year-long calendar of events on hold due to the pandemic.
Eighteen months later, the city is ready to celebrate its cultural heritage with the world on Google Arts & Culture. The collaboration between the Municipality of Parma and Google brought online the work of 33 institutional partners in the Parma area, including over 17,000 images from the archives of the municipal museums, 30 places digitized with Street View and much more. It’s a project of true cultural valorization that highlights the magic behind this city.
Travel to Italy from home and check out some of Parma’s wonders. Ex
As wise people once said – food is for eating while good food is to be enjoyed! And what better place to do this than the world’s capital of food connoisseurs – Italy. Here is a special short list of divine culinary museums that will inspire you to explore traditional Italian foods with all senses.
The National Museum of Pasta Foods (Rome)
is the only one of its kind in the world. Hall after hall, the curious visitors will discover the age-old methods of making pasta by hand (like the first stone grinders, for instance). Moreover, you’ll get to know the story of how this beloved food got so famous around the world thanks to the creation of “dry pasta”. Nestled in Rome, the museum is a great tourist gem for pasta lovers and Italian culture admirers.
Museo Nazionale delle Paste Alimentari
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http://museodellapasta.it
The Wine Museum (Florence region)
Greve in Chianti is a medieval town located only 30 km away from Florence. It is actually Florentines’ favorite destination for a weekend getaway. This is where the awesome Museo del Vino is. This museum celebrates two centuries of winemaking tradition and displays the genuine wine culture of Chianti
Long gone are the days when museums were about, say, dusty old paintings or even dustier old bones. In recent decades, the concept has expanded in various ways – and few more popular than food. People love to eat, and both companies, cities, and regions like to promote to foods they manufacture or are famous for. Combine the history, lore, and cultural side with a chance to actually taste the goods, and that’s something everyone with a mouth can get behind!
Here are seven of my favourite food museums of Europe. Have favourites of your own not covered? Please let us know in comments!
German Currywurst Museum, Berlin
If back in the 1950s you’d told you’d told Berlin food stand operator
Herta Heuwer
that her sausage with tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and curry powder who become such a popular phenomenon it would merit its own dedicated museum. You’ll find a panoply of exhibits relating to various aspects of what has become a beloved German staple – including its role in popular and culinary culture, a look at the city’s best currywurst stands, and even a room where you can experience the aroma of various spices. Naturally you
The world capital of good food? It's Naples (according to the Americans)
Neapolitan Pizza - World Food Capital - Photo by Pexels
Naples Crowned World Food Capital by Time Out
Time Out, the renowned London travel magazine, recently published the ranking of the best food and wine cities in the world, and Naples took first place. This ranking celebrates Naples not only for the extraordinary quality of its cuisine, but also for the affordability that makes its delicious dishes available to all. The magazine underlined how pizza, a UNESCO intangible heritage, is the epitome of Neapolitan cuisine, with its portfolio daisies that can be enjoyed for just one euro in the heart of the historic center.
In recent years, Naples has seen a significant rediscovery by tourists from all over the world. Thanks to its rich history, vibrant culture and the warm welcome of its inhabitants, Naples has transformed itself into one of the most popular tourist destinations. Visitors are attracted not only by its historical monuments such as the Cathedral of Naples, the Maschio Angioino and the San Carlo Theatre, but also by the unique atmosphere that can be felt while wal