Italian railway tickets aren’t that expensive, but be prepared for delays.
38 euros for two in 2nd class
http://www.trenitalia.com/en/index.html

Never been to Parma or the museum, though.

Set an appointment if you want to visit the Museo Bodoniano.
An alternative could be a cozy room in one of the Five Lands.

I’d say it is worth a detour. Parma is a small city, it is not too touristic and very beautiful–like most of the medieval north italian cities.

The museum is situated in the ducal palace which is dominating the center. You can still feel the atmosphere of the times when Bodoni was working there as the king of typographers. Bodoni’s elegant books, his tools, punches and characters together with the exhibition regarding the history of the book is worth a visit.

The museum is open in the morning from 9 am to 1 pm, but you should make an appointment!!!! Tel. 00390521/220411, Fax 00390521/235662, E-mail:mubodoni@unipr.it Maybe someone who speaks english can show you around (some of the students who are working at the library in the palace?

Thanks so much for the information—I’m glad I asked.

Alessandro, a friend of mine was telling me about a hiking trip he took that sounds a lot like the Five Lands. I don’t know how long we’ll be in Italy yet, but we’ll consider anything at this point.

It is definitely worth it, Eric!

I have been there twice. And I will make visits again.
Besides, every detour in this country is worth it!
Every ;-)

Stefan(o)

PS
You have to visit Verona as well. You have to!

PS

If you want to do good lettering and inspired typefaces, stay as long as possible.

Make sure not to say, “honey I want to drag you to all of these typographic locations...” and “honeymoon” too closely. Unless, of course, she is a type geek, then it might actually enhance the honeymoon. ;^)

Guess it is in remember of your own honeymoon? ;-)
Nice post, I had to laugh.

Stefan