Cremona is a town of 71,093 inhabitants in the province of Cremona, in Lombardy, Italy. It is the capital of its province.
The municipality covers 70.39 km², with a density of 1,010 inhabitants per km².
The nearest airport is Parma (PMF), about 40 km away as the crow flies. Read our guide to the airport.
Things to see in Cremona
- Cremona and the Violin MuseumCuriosities
- The Torrazzo of CremonaArt
The city of violins
Cremona, on the Po river, is world famous as the home of violin making: here Stradivari, Guarneri and Amati crafted their instruments, and traditional violin making in Cremona is listed by UNESCO.
What to see
Piazza del Comune is one of the finest medieval squares in Italy, with the Romanesque cathedral, the octagonal Baptistery and the Torrazzo, one of the tallest brick bell towers in the world. The Violin Museum displays historic instruments, which are played regularly in its auditorium. Visit the workshops of today's violin makers and the Palazzo Comunale.
Food
Mostarda di Cremona, candied fruit with mustard, torrone nougat, marubini pasta in broth and Grana Padano.
Around Cremona
The Po river with its cycle paths, Mantua and Sabbioneta, Piacenza and Lodi. The nearest airports are Bergamo, Milan and Verona.
Cremona on the map
Nearby towns
Where to stay in and around Cremona
Tours and activities nearby
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