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Academia Barilla, Italy

Located in Parma, the school is dedicated to promoting Italian gastronomy across the world, and welcomes food enthusiasts and Italian wine and food experts from across the world.

The culinary institute offers cooking classes for food lovers, professionals and companies taught by a skilled and experienced team of chefs.

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Facilities include an auditorium with 100 seats and demonstration kitchen, a kitchen laboratory with 16 individual professional stations, a practical lab, a baking lab, a tasting lab and a shop.

Interestingly enough, the Academia Barilla houses a unique collection of over 6500 books and 4750 historic menus of all types.

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