DON'T MISS

Art and Culture

Piazza del Comune is a remarkable example of medieval architecture, with the monumental complex of Torrazzo. In the 16^th century began in Cremona the tradition of lutherie with Andrea Amati, then perfected by Antonio Stradivari, to continue in the hands of the top-class luthiers today. The ties that bind Cremona to bowed string instruments are very strong, as proven by the over 130 luthier workshops in the city centre and the recent inclusion of the luthier's know-how in the intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO. Museo del Violino has just recently opened to the public. ...read on

Food Trails

The nougat from Cremona is famous all over the world; a nougat festival takes place in November. Typical Cremonese cuisine offers marubini, a classic pasta filled with meat and boiled in three different broths; boiled meat can be eaten with the savoury mostarda di frutta senapata. Typical local products are Salame Cremona IGP, Provolone Valpadana Dop, Grana Padano, Cotechino Cremonese Vaniglia. ...read on

Shopping

Shopping has a long tradition in Cremona: apart from historic shops, there is a market that dates back to at least 1339, one of the most ancient in Lombardy. Along with the historic shops offering high-quality products, and the trendy boutiques, in Cremona also survive the workshops of artisans where luthiers create splendid bowed string instruments. But don't forget gourmet shops and pastry shops! ...read on

Offers

Offers and deals to discover local culture. Numerous theme packages designed for families, couples, elderly people, and children are available. ...read on