The cathedral and the places of 'Call Me by Your Name'
Crema, a small, elegant city in the plain between Milan and Cremona, is one of the hidden gems of Lombardy. For more than three centuries, from 1449 to 1797, it belonged to the Republic of Venice, which left its mark in the architecture, the Lion of St Mark and the atmosphere of its squares.
The heart of the city is Piazza del Duomo, with the cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, a masterpiece of Lombard Gothic in brick, with a unique façade crowned by a "false façade" that extends above the roof, and a slender bell tower. Around the square stand the Palazzo Comunale and the Torrazzo gate. Crema became internationally known thanks to the film Call Me by Your Name (2017) by Luca Guadagnino, who lives here: the director shot many scenes in the city and the countryside around, and fans come to see the square, the streets and the bicycles of the film. Just outside the centre, the round Santa Maria della Croce is a beautiful Renaissance sanctuary.
Tip: Crema is ideal to explore by bicycle, as in the film; try the tortelli cremaschi, sweet and savoury stuffed pasta with amaretti, raisins and mint.
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