A city on the Po, the cradle of the violin, where Stradivari, Amati and Guarneri perfected their craft.
The Violin Museum guards their originals, and the cathedral rises beside the Torrazzo, Italy's tallest brick bell tower, crowned by an astronomical clock.
When to visit Cremona
Average highs and lows across the year.
What to see first
Cremona Cathedral and Torrazzo
Cremona's cathedral beside the Torrazzo, Italy's tallest historic brick tower, with its astronomical clock.
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What to eat, and drink
Eating and drinking in Cremona
Well-loved everyday tables and Michelin stars, each checked open.
- Pizzeria Birbe's Pizza & FoodPizzeria
- NonsolopizzaPizzeria
- The Baaz CastelloPizzeria
- Hosteria Del CavoTrattoria
- Pizzeria-Hamburgeria Sofi.c'è CremonaPizzeria
- Trattoria RisorgimentoTrattoria
Sleeping in Cremona
Well-reviewed places to stay, each checked open, by town.
- Palazzo Guazzoni Zaccaria
- Foresteria La Vista
- Bed & Breakfast Il Torrazzo
- B&B Hotel Cremona3-star
- Residenza Solferino
- Agriturismo Cascina Nuova
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