Langhirano Prosciutto Valley
Langhirano / Museo del Prosciutto di Parma
The heart of Parma ham production, with a ham museum, drying workshops and the chance to taste freshly sliced ham
Langhirano, about 20 km south of Parma, sits in the Parma Valley, where mountain breezes are ideal for curing ham. The town and surrounding area are home to many ham workshops. The Parma Ham Museum is housed in the old cattle market and covers pig breeds, salting and curing techniques, and ends with a tasting. Many workshops take bookings, so you can see rows of hams hanging in airy drying rooms and taste them on the spot. During the Parma Ham Festival each September, more workshops open to visitors. It can be combined with a visit to Torrechiara Castle.
Opening hours
Museum approx. open weekends and public holidays; workshops by reservation
Nearby sights
- Torrechiara Castle
- Canossa Castle
- Strada Farini
- Piazza Garibaldi
- Santa Maria della Steccata
- Toscanini's Birthplace
- Teatro Regio di Parma
- Museo Glauco Lombardi