Cremona
The province of Cremona is a splendid and most important tourist spot in Lombardy that is rich in cities of art, with itineraries suitable for visitors of all ages. There are fortifications, museums, torrone (almost nougat) and typical local dishes. In Cremona and surroundings, every era has left its cultural and artistic imprint on the urban structure, churches and buildings.
Here, the work of man is perfectly wedded to a landscape that recounts the ancient rhythms of country life, one that can boast a quality gastronomy that goes back centuries.
Cremona is immersed in the Padana Plain, this area is situated between Lombardy and Emilia Romagna and is characterized by two opposing spirits: the first is hard working and timid while the other is more modern and open.
However, they are both deeply rooted in rural life and capable of arousing the interests of the most cultured visitors.
While travelling along the roads, you notice how much love the people still have for country customs, particularly when preparing their traditional dishes. These include tortelli cremaschi, uniquely sweet, and the renowned torrone, the protagonist of many manifestations that every year attract discerning tourists to the area.
Cremona offers the visitor an artistic jewel set in a simple land of deep humanity and one of the most beautiful medieval squares in Italy. The elegance of the cathedral contrasts with the austere beauty of the town hall and the Podestà. Then there are the churches, the narrow streets, the red bricks and the famous Torrazzo, which is more than a hundred metres high.
And how can we forget the lute-makers? Cremona recounts in music its artisan speciality and its glorious past. If you choose to include Cremona in your itinerary, the Stradivarius Museum is a place not to be missed!