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What to see and do in Cremona
The places not to miss, practical tips and the tickets to visit them.
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Cremona is the city of the violin: Stradivari and Guarneri lived here, and violin making is a UNESCO intangible heritage. The main square, the Torrazzo and the torrone complete the visit.
Practical tips
- Book the guided visits to the violin makers’ workshops in advance.
- The Violin Museum has evening concerts that are worth booking.
- In November the Torrone Festival fills the centre.
When to go
Spring and autumn; November for the Torrone Festival.
The places not to miss in Cremona
The Violin Museum
A collection of instruments by Stradivari, Amati and Guarneri, with live concerts.
The Torrazzo
The tallest brick bell tower in Italy, with a climb on foot to the panorama.
Piazza del Comune
The civic and religious centre, with the Duomo, the Baptistery and medieval palaces.
Cremona Cathedral
A Romanesque cathedral with frescoes and a Renaissance façade.
The violin makers’ workshops
Craftsmen who build violins by hand, visitable in the old town.
Cremona torrone
The sweet with almonds and honey, with a festival in November.
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