| Cremona (Cremona) | |
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| Information | |
| Country |  Italy |
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| Region | Lombardy |
| Watercourse | Po |
| Area | 70,49 km² |
| Population | 72 077 hab. () |
| Density | 1 022,51 inhab./km² |
| Postal code | 26100 |
| Telephone prefix | 39 0372 |
| Spindle | UTC 01:00, UTC 02:00 |
| Location | |
 45 ° 8 ′ 5 ″ N 10 ° 1 ′ 24 ″ E | |
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Cremona is a town on the banks of the Po, in the region of Lombardy north ofItaly.
Understand
Bordered by the Po, it is the city which has the highest bell tower in Italy.
Notable worldwide for its shoe stores as well as for various products of local gastronomy such as nougat and mostarda cremonese, Cremona was one of the richest and most powerful rival cities of Milan during the Middle Ages. The main historical monuments, medieval Romanesque and Gothic monuments are concentrated in Piazza del Comune: the Romanesque Duomo, the Torrazzo du XIIIe century symbol of the city, the Gothic baptistery, the Loggia dei Militi and the municipal palace make this square a monumental complex of great historical and artistic interest.
In 2017, Cremona and its province became part of the "European Region of Gastronomy-Eastern Lombardy", with the provinces of Mantua, Bergamo and Brescia.
To go
By plane
- Milano Linate Airport (80 km)
- Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport (80 km)
- Montichiari Airport (47 km)
- Parma Airport (65 km).
By train
Trains run regularly from Milan to Cremona, and usually take around an hour. The train station, located north of the city's main attractions, is close to the city's bus station. Walking from the station to the center will take you about 10 min.
- 1 Cremona station
By car
The wine highway (Autostrada dei Vini) has an exit towards Cremona.
To see
Religious architecture
- 1 Dome – Main Catholic church in the city, the Dome is dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta (Our Lady of the Assumption).
- 2 Basilica of San Michele Vetere – According to tradition, it was built by the Lombards, who worshiped the Archangel Saint Michael, although its existence is documented from the VIIIe century, before the Lombard domination of Cremona.
- 3 Baptistery of Cremona – The Baptistery of Cremona is an octagonal building, pink in color, measuring 34 m high and 20.50 m in diameter. Its top is flanked by a lantern. Its construction began in 1167 and was carried out in masonry of red briquettes.
- 4 Church of San Sigismondo
- 5 Church of San Pietro al Po
Secular architecture
- 6 Torrazzo of Cremona – It is the bell tower of the Cathedral. With its 112.7 meters high, it is the tallest bell tower in Italy.
- 7 Loggia dei Militi
- 8 Teatro Ponchielli
- 9 Palazzo Cittanova
Eat
Low prices
- 1 Metropolitan Cafe ' Via Dei Gonfalonieri 19
Moderate prices
- 2 Hosteria del Cavo Via Cavo Cerca 8,
39 0372 434248
High prices
- 3 Il Violino Via Sicardo Vescovo 3, 39 0372 461010, e-mail : [email protected]
Housing
Low prices
Moderate prices
- 1 Albergo Visconti Via Giuseppina 145, 39 0372 431891, e-mail : [email protected]
- 2 Hotel Duomo Via Del Gonfalonieri, 13, 39 0372 35242
High prices
- 3 Continental Hotel Piazza della Liberta '26, 39 0372434141, e-mail : [email protected]
- 4 Delle Arti Design Hotel Via Geremia Bonomelli 8, 39 037223131, e-mail : [email protected]
