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	Abbazia di San Giovanni: The monk's shop Tip Rating:

By Manara on April 15, 2007

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If a visit to the ancient pharmacy of San Giovanni makes you long for the herbal remedies that centuries ago were a speciality of monks, you can find them nearby. In fact the Benedictine monks of San Giovanni have another abbey in Torrechiara, a few kilometres out of town, where they grow herbs and keep bees, and make the products that are sold here. By the way, also the shop assistant is a monk.

In the dark wood shelves you will find bags with mixtures of herbs for various purposes (diuretics, laxative etc.), jars of honey, pollen, and also beauty products for the skin and hair.

Most items have prices between 6 and 10 euros.

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Address: Piazzale San Giovanni

Directions: At the entrance to the Abbey

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	Coccinelle: Parma style Tip Rating:

Updated By Manara on May 30, 2007

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Coccinelle is a brand of bags and shoes that has become famous in many countries, but not many people know that it was born in the province of Parma, in a village called Sala Baganza, and the company is still there. Of course there had to be a Coccinelle shop in town! It is very centrally located, at the beginning of Via Garibaldi.
I like very much the style of Coccinelle bags, but I would not be able to describe it with just one word. Pictures would give you a better idea, so I recommend you to visit the website and see the latest models. However, even pictures cannot do them full justice, because they cannot reproduce the quality of the materials. Much better to go into the shop!

Although several accessories now can be found with the Coccinelle brand, for me this name always means BAGS.

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Address: Via Garibaldi 10

Phone: 0521 223 000

Directions: Almost opposite to the Steccata church

Website: www.coccinelle.it

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	Calzoleria della Steccata: More Parma style Tip Rating:

Updated By Manara on May 30, 2007

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The picture I have posted may look a bit weird. It's because I have captured the church of Santa Maria della Steccata mirrored in a shop-window. The shop is Calzoleria della Steccata, and it's been there as long as I remeber, although we locals are used to call it "Alexander". The reason is that for many years it used to sell only shoes of that particular brand. Nowadays it still sells Alexander shoes, but also other brands, and accessories such as bags and neckties. All of them very classy.

The reason for chosing this shop among many others is that Alexander and Nicolette (respectively shoes for men and for women) are a product made in Parma. The company exists since 1910, and theire shoes are manufactured in the best Italian tradition. You can get an idea by visiting the website.

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Address: Piazza della Steccata 3/A

Phone: 0521 282 370

Directions: In the passage between Piazza della Steccata and Piazza Garibaldi.

Website: www.alexandernicolette.it

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	Violettes et Chocolat: Parma Violets-1 Tip Rating:

Updated By Manara on March 15, 2007

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When you see this shop it is not so easy to understand exactly what it sells. The only thing that is immediately clear is that everything in it seems to be themed on violets. You can see pretty little boxes, chocolates and candies, but also chinaware, hats and artificial flowers (violets, of course). Then you discover that the petals of the nosegays are candies, and that each little, heart-shaped, satin box contains a single chocolate, so it can be correctly said that this shop sells sweets in a fancy dress.

Violet-candies, or violet-jam. Or if you want something that lasts, a mug with a beautiful design of violets.

A pretty tin box of violet candies costs 5 euros and it's the cheapest item. The most expensive is probably a complete porcelain tea-set.

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Address: Borgo Giacomo Tommasini 3

Directions: B.go Tommasini is a narrow street by Via Repubblica, on the right-hand side when coming from Piazza Garibaldi. The shop is almost at the beginning of the street.

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	Max Mara: Clothes Tip Rating:

Updated By Manara on March 13, 2007

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Max Mara is a famous name, with over 1200 shops in 90 countries. However, here in Parma we had Max Mara shops much earlier than in other places. That's because the company is based in Reggio Emilia, just a few kilometres away, and Max Mara gained its popularity locally first, and then conquered the world.

Max Mara clothes are a good combination of contemporary style and all-time classic. Most important of all, they are designed with the intention of making women look good. Many fashion designers who have later become famous on their own started their careers at Max Mara, and I expect it to happen again. So maybe the coat you buy now has been designed by someone who will become a star in a few years.

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Theme: Women's Clothes

Address: Via Repubblica 8/A

Directions: At the beginning of via Repubblica, on the left hand side when coming from Piazza Garibaldi.

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	Ladies casual cloths Tip Rating:

By croisbeauty on March 20, 2008

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Window shop in Borgo
Cavallerizza

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I was attracted by this nice looking window shop in Borgo Cavallerizza, right opposite to the Palazzo della Pilotta. I found it like interesting idea, placing oldtimer Vespa in the window shop, together with new spring collection. It offers good looking collection of spring cloths for young girls mainly.

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Address: Borgo Cavallerizza

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	Outside the stadium: Souvenirs Tip Rating:

By Calcio on November 23, 2004

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As always in Italy, there are the possibilities outside the stadium to buy some souvenirs. And as always, they are so unofficial that you can¡¦t find anything else more fake¡K ƒº But the scarves and shirts looks good anyway.

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