About Cremona, Italy:
Cremona is a city in Italy’s Lombardy region and is best known for being the birthplace of the world’s finest violins from Antonio Stradivari. The city’s violin-making tradition dates back to the 16th century and continues to thrive today, with more than 100 small violin-making workshops scattered throughout the city, where violins are still made by hand. The Stradivarius collection at the Violin Museum here testifies to the city’s violin-making heritage.
Cremona, like most Italian cities, has a strong Catholic history.
Catholic places of interest in Cremona, Italy:
On Piazza del Comune are the Cremona Cathedral, with its Renaissance arcade, and the 8-sided Baptistery as well as the Torrazzo bell tower with its astronomical clock.
Baptistry of Saint John (Battistero di San Giovanni): beautiful octagonal baptistery with a stunning interior and impressive acoustics.
Cremona Cathedral (Duomo di Cremona): A breathtaking example of Romanesque-Gothic architecture, featuring exquisite frescoes and an impressive facade.
Tower of Cremona (Torrazzo di Cremona): Standing at 112 meters, this medieval brick bell tower is one of the tallest in Europe.
Traveling to Cremona, Italy:
Cremona is 28 miles (45 km) south of Milan, making it an easy day trip by train or car if you happen to be spending time in Milan…although we highly recommend a night or two here in Cremona if you have the opportunity.