CREMONA

Capital of music from the Violin Museum to the Auditorium and UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. In the square, medieval architecture. At the table, the unmistakable torrone

POPULATION
71,924
DENSITY
1,020.28 inhabitants/sq. km
AREA
70.49 sq. km
ELEVATION
45 m a.s.l.
PATRON SAINT
Sant’Omobono

October, 1441. In Cremona, the marriage of Bianca Maria Visconti and Francesco Sfora is celebrated. Among the gifts, a historic mix of egg whites, honey and almonds. The Torrone is born.

Tourism Cremona. Come November, the adored local sweet gets its time in the spotlight with a special festival. At the unique event, booths and banks are adorned with the specialty among below the Torrazzo tower and medieval architecture. The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, affectionately referred to as the Sistine Chapel of the Po Valley by critic Longhi, enchants with stunning frescoes. The loggia with its 14th century statues has always been a place to chat and come together. Dotting the various small alleys of the city, are over 150 ateliers crafting violins and other stringed instruments.

Following the techniques passed down for generations, this precise art has garnered the city recognition with UNESCO as a World Intangible World Heritage. To preserve it all is the Violin Museum, conserving the violins of the Amati, Guarnieri, and the Stradivari. Listen to one of the historic instruments in the Auditorium designed by acoustics master Yasuhisa Toyota, where the scooped space will have you feeling like you’re in the instrument.

Do not miss the visit to the Civic Museum Ala Ponzone and the more hidden side of the Roman Cremona, enclosed between the aisles of the Archaeological Museum, told by the restored domus of the Nymphaeum, with paintings and mosaic fragments.

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Experiences

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Along Cremona’s streams

Discovering the high natural and environmental value of the this territory
  • Cycle Tourism
navigli cremonesi

Along the river Po, between Lodi and Cremona territories

Fiume Po, fiume Adda, scorci impensati in piccoli borghi
  • Cycle Tourism
Along the river Po, between Lodi and Cremona territories

Cremona in a weekend

Capital of the violin makers and music. Cradle of the violin, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Discover Cremona in 48 hours
  • Lifestyle
Cremona in a weekend

10 Good Reasons to Visit Cremona

  • Lifestyle
10 Good Reasons to Visit Cremona

Cremona: walled cities

On a visit among castles and fortified citadels in the province of Cremona. Artistic beauties and historical curiosities
  • Villages
Cremona: walled cities

From Valtellina to Cremona area

Terraced vineyards, mountain bike trails and characteristic eateries. And a lake that you can by steamer, taking your bike with you
  • Cycle Tourism
From Valtellina to Cremona area

Museums Cremona

The museums, a meeting with the culture and with the history of Cremona
  • Art & Culture
Museums Cremona, discovering Lombardy

Monuments Cremona

Cremona: a splendid city of art with a sober elegance and many monuments, to be visited on foot or by bicycle
  • Art & Culture
Monuments Cremona, visiting Lombardy

At table, from Cremona to Mantua

Lambrusco and squash tortelli. Mustard and roasted meat. Contrasts and harmonies in traditional flavors to taste
  • Food & Wine
At table, from Cremona to Mantua

Castles Cremona

Crossroads of trade and area of strong agricultural production, the Cremonese territory has always been guarded by castles
  • Art & Culture
Castles Cremona, tips for visiting

What to eat in Cremona and the surrounding area

Typical dishes you should try in the Cremona area
  • Food & Wine
Cosa mangiare a Cremona e dintorni

Theaters Cremona

Cremona stands out not only for its monumental beauties, but also for its lively cultural activity in its theaters
  • Art & Culture
Theaters Cremona, culture in Lombardy

Places

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Duomo of Casalmaggiore

The Duomo stands majestically at the end of Via Favagrossa. It is a neoclassical building, built in the mid-nineteenth century
  • Religious Tourism
Duomo of Casalmaggiore

The luthier workshops in Cremona

  • Art & Culture
The luthier workshops in Cremona

Antonio Stradivari House

In Corso Garibaldi 57 a fragment of the history of Cremonese violin making: Casa Stradivari
  • Art & Culture
Antonio Stradivari House

Santa Maria della Croce Sanctuary

  • Religious Tourism
Santa Maria della Croce Sanctuary

Torrazzo of Cremona

Located next to Cremona Cathedral, it is the symbol of the city. It is the tallest brick belfry in the world, 112 meters
  • Art & Culture
Torrazzo of Cremona

Ponchielli Theatre

  • Art & Culture
Ponchielli Theatre

Palazzo Grasselli

  • Art & Culture
Palazzo Grasselli

The Ropemakers' Museum

  • Art & Culture
The Ropemakers' Museum

Ala Ponzone Museum

  • Art & Culture
Ala Ponzone Museum

Museum of Natural History

Minerals and animal species from different eras, temporary exhibitions, and a library for children: a museum to be discovered.
  • Art & Culture
Museum of Natural History

Events

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Festa del Salame

Centro storico
Cremona
04/10/2024 - 06/10/2024
  • Food & Wine
Festa del Salame

La rivoluzione della Classica

Auditorium G. Arvedi - Museo del Violino
Piazza Marconi, 5, Cremona
11/10/2024
  • Music and show
La rivoluzione della Classica

Rapsodia Ungherese

Auditorium G. Arvedi - Museo del Violino
Piazza Marconi, 5, Cremona
12/10/2024
  • Art & Culture
Rapsodia Ungherese

Precisione Svizzera

Auditorium G. Arvedi - Museo del Violino
Piazza Marconi, 5, Cremona
18/10/2024
  • Music and show
Precisione Svizzera

Romanticismi

Auditorium G. Arvedi - Museo del Violino
Piazza Marconi, 5, Cremona
04/11/2024
  • Music and show
Romanticismi

Festival della Mostarda 10

Centro storico
Cremona
04/10/2024 - 17/11/2024
  • Food & Wine
Festival della Mostarda 10

Stradivari Festival 2024

Auditorium G. Arvedi - Museo del Violino
Piazza Marconi, 5, Cremona
05/10/2024 - 18/12/2024
  • Music and show
Stradivari Festival 2024

Stradivari MemorialDay

Auditorium G. Arvedi - Museo del Violino
Piazza Marconi, 5, Cremona
18/12/2024
  • Art & Culture
Stradivari MemorialDay

STRADIVARIFESTIVAL - XII edizione

Auditorium Giovanni Arvedi
05/10/2024 - 18/12/2024
  • Music and show
STRADIVARIFESTIVAL - XII edizione

STRADIVARIfestival - XII edizione

Auditorium Giovanni Arvedi
05/10/2024 - 18/12/2024
  • Music and show
STRADIVARIfestival - XII edizione

Gospel at the Auditorium

Auditorium G. Arvedi - Museo del Violino
Piazza Marconi, 5, Cremona
20/12/2024
  • Art & Culture
Gospel at the Auditorium

A new life for Stradivari’s house

Casa Stradivari
Corso Garibaldi, 57
02/01/2024 - 31/12/2024
  • Art & Culture
A new life for Stradivari’s house

THE SOUND OF STRADIVARI

Auditorium G. Arvedi - Museo del Violino
Piazza Marconi, 5, Cremona
01/01/2024 - 31/12/2024
  • Music and show
THE SOUND OF STRADIVARI

Opera Season 2024/25

Teatro A. Ponchielli
Corso V.Emanuele II, 52, Cremona
04/10/2024 - 02/02/2025
  • Music and show
Opera Season 2024/25

Where to sleep

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CONTINENTAL

Cremona
CONTINENTAL

VISCONTI

Cremona
VISCONTI

HOTEL IMPERO

Cremona
HOTEL IMPERO

LUNA RESIDENCE HOTEL

Casalmaggiore
LUNA RESIDENCE HOTEL

B&B HOTEL CREMONA

Cremona
B&B HOTEL CREMONA

PONTE DI RIALTO

Crema
PONTE DI RIALTO

ALBERGO IL TORCHIO

Pizzighettone
ALBERGO IL TORCHIO

HOTEL ARPINI

Casale Cremasco-Vidolasco
HOTEL ARPINI

LOCANDA AL CARROBBIO

Cremona
LOCANDA AL CARROBBIO

PARK HOTEL RESIDENCE

Crema
PARK HOTEL RESIDENCE

CREMONA PALACE HOTEL

Castelverde
CREMONA PALACE HOTEL

HOTEL VECCHIO CASELLO

Castelleone
HOTEL VECCHIO CASELLO

ADDA HOTEL MOTEL

Spino d'Adda
ADDA HOTEL MOTEL

HOTEL DELLE INDUSTRIE

Casalmaggiore
HOTEL DELLE INDUSTRIE

HOTEL MOTEL SPORTING

Ripalta Guerina
HOTEL MOTEL SPORTING

HOTEL BIFI

Casalmaggiore
HOTEL BIFI

ESCONDIDO

Soresina
ESCONDIDO

VILLA BORGHESI

VILLA BORGHESI

HOTEL CREMONA VIALE

Cremona
HOTEL CREMONA VIALE

LOCANDA CA' ROSSA

San Giovanni in Croce
LOCANDA CA' ROSSA

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How to arrive

BY PLANE
Milano Malpensa 155 km, Linate 100 km, Orio al Serio 98 km

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BY CAR
Autostrada A21

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Information

INFOPOINT CREMONA
Piazza del Comune, 5, Cremona
T. +39 0372 407081

WIFI
WiFi Area Linea Com

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Useful numbers

EMERGENCY
112

HOSPITAL
Ospedale di Cremona
Largo Priori, 1
T. +39 0372 4051

POLICE
Comando Provinciale Cremona
Viale Trento e Trieste, 58
T. + 39 0372 5581