Ben sei formaggi prodotti nel Cremonese hanno ottenuto il riconoscimento DOP (Denominazione di Origine Protetta): grana padano, provolone valpadana, taleggio, quartirolo lombardo, gorgonzola e salva cremasco.

meats and cheeses characterize the Cremonese gastronomy

Crema’s Cathedral, entitled to the Holy Lady, is one of the most ancient and interesting monuments in the town.

This tour explores medieval history, the glaciol amphitheater of Lake Garda and the fortifications on the Mincio River, crucial for the italian Risorgimento.   You can start from Pandino, a village in the countyside of Cremona, and then you move toward Soncino on SP 35, passing through Trescore Cremasco, Pianengo and Ricenigo, all of them forming centers.Soncino is famous for its castle: after visiting it, you can resume ridngypur motorbike and head to Orzinuovi, Manerbio, Ghedi, eventually arriving in Montichiari, with its Duomo and its castle, where this tour takes its end. Pandino: the Visconteo Castle, constructed inside of ancient circle the building fortified. Built up around to 1379 for will of the Queen of Stairs veronese nobleman and married of Barnabò Visconti.Soncino: Country enclosed in one circle building, one of the beautifulr villages of Italy. The first news goes back to X century, circle the building laughed them to 1247. Ancient going back printing office to 'the 400.Orzinuovi: City been born with military scopes in order to defend long Brescia the line of the Oglio river.Manerbio: Church of Saint Loren zo Martire (XVIll century), bell tower (XVIl century).Montichiari: Wonderful castle, beyound to the Dome. Rich history place and nature.

It is from Lombardy that some of the most famous Italian cheeses come from all over the world

In this stage you can explore the zone of Gera d'Adda, that is how this area between the rivers Adda and Serio are called. It is covered by cultivated fields and farmhouses between a few towns.   Traverse the historic center of Treviglio and look for a bakery that sells the Turta de Treì, a local dessert that can be only found there. You can stop at Caravaggio, boasting interesting religious architecture, not far from there. The Serio river is only a few kilometers from there. Follow it as it flows towards the Po. This road becomes tortuous and at times you will go into dirtroads. The round shape of the Santa Maria della Croce church will be a hint that you are halfway into this stage. There is lots of things to see in Crema, from the Cathedral to its aristocratic mansions: it might be a good idea to stay for an entire day. The tortelli cremaschi are an interesting dish filled with amaretti, spices, candied fruit and raisins that will give you an energy boost after a long cycling day.  

The Museum of Crema and Crema’s area is located in the Reinassance Sant'Agostino Nunnery, one of the most interesting buildings of the historic center.

Wonderful cycle paths between art treasures, castles, villages and bridges. 9 stops between the Orobie and the Crema area

The museums, a meeting with the culture and with the history of Cremona