Cremona, located in northern Italy, is a charming walled city with a captivating past and vibrant culture. It boasts some of the finest art and historical landmarks in the country, making it a hidden gem of Italy. The city center boasts a compact layout and is perfect for pedestrians, with its quaint alleys that showcase some of the most remarkable attractions.
In addition to its unique architecture (which includes a stunning medieval cathedral) Cremona has a thriving arts scene—there are over 100 museums in the city! Many of these are free or cheap to enter. If you plan on spending more than one day in Cremona, be sure to check out the local restaurants for some excellent regional cuisine. Here is our list of top things to do when visiting Cremona, Italy
The 30 Most Popular Things To Do In Cremona, Italy
30. Palazzo Stanga – Rossi di San Secondo
4.7 (7 reviews)
Credit: Paolo Gabriele Zilioli, Google Maps
Location: Corso Garibaldi 257 Cremona CR
29. Église Sainte Marie Madeleine
4.0 (8 reviews)
Credit: enrico corna, Google Maps
Location: Via Realdo Colombo 2 Cremona CR
Tel: 0372-471472
Web Address: https://touringclub.it/destinazione/localita/chiesa/309041/s-maria-maddalena-cremona
28. Museo Etnografico del Po e della Civiltà Contadina e Artigiana
4.8 (12 reviews)
Credit: Museo Etnografico del Po e della Civiltà Contadina e Artigiana, Google Maps
Location: Piazza Casali 10 Monticelli D’ongina PC
Tel: 338-180-1426
Web Address: http://museodelpo.it/
27. Museo Diocesano
4.9 (14 reviews)
Location: Piazza Sant’Antonio Maria Zaccaria 4 Cremona CR
Web Address: https://museidiocesicremona.it/
26. Palazzo Zaccaria Pallavicino
4.5 (15 reviews)
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Location: Corso Giacomo Matteotti 19 Cremona CR
Web Address: http://cremonacitta.it/it/palazzi_storici_di_cremona/palazzo_zaccaria_pallavicino_sc_41.htm
25. Beega cycling tour Cremona – cicloturismo e noleggio bici ed e-bike
4.7 (24 reviews)
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Location: Via del Sale 60 A Cremona CR
Tel: 333-529-2822
Web Address: http://beega.it/
24. PLIS del Po e del Morbasco
4.0 (25 reviews)
Credit: Gianni Bassini, Google Maps
Location: Cascina Bugatti Gerre De’ Caprioli CR
23. Palazzo Stanga Trecco
4.3 (27 reviews)
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Location: Via Palestro 36 Cremona CR
22. Palazzo Mina Bolzesi
4.4 (31 reviews)
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Location: Via Giovanni Maria Platina 66 Cremona CR
Tel: 0372-808970
21. Museo della Civiltà Contadina- Cascina “Il Cambonino Vecchio”
4.4 (37 reviews)
Credit: Museo della Civiltà Contadina- Cascina “Il Cambonino Vecchio”, Google Maps
Location: Viale Cambonino 22 Cremona CR
Tel: 0372-560025
20. Raimondi Palace
4.3 (48 reviews)
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Location: Corso Garibaldi 178 Cremona CR
19. Loggia dei Militi
4.5 (53 reviews)
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Location: Piazza del Comune Cremona CR
18. Chiesa parrocchiale di Sant’Agata
4.5 (117 reviews)
Location: Corso Garibaldi 53 Cremona CR
Tel: 0372-28791
Web Address: http://santagatasantilario.it/
17. Palazzo Fodri
4.5 (127 reviews)
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Location: Corso Giacomo Matteotti 17 Cremona CR
Web Address: http://cremonacitta.it/it/palazzi_storici_di_cremona/palazzo_fodri_sc_33.htm
16. Casa nuziale di Stradivari
4.0 (161 reviews)
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Location: Corso Garibaldi 57 Cremona CR
Tel: 0372-305000
Web Address: http://musei.comune.cremona.it/
15. palazzo Cittanova
4.3 (244 reviews)
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Location: Corso Garibaldi 120 Cremona CR
Tel: 0372-414351
14. Castello Pallavicino
4.0 (254 reviews)
Credit: Riccardo Beretta, Google Maps
Location: Via Nino Bixio 41 Monticelli d’Ongina PC
13. Galleria XXV Aprile
3.9 (264 reviews)
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Location: Galleria XXV Aprile Cremona CR
12. San Michele, Cremona
4.5 (269 reviews)
Location: Piazza S Michele Cremona CR
Tel: 0372-20962
Web Address: https://l.facebook.com/l.php
11. Parco Colonie Padane
4.4 (427 reviews)
Location: Via del Sale Cremona CR
Tel: 331-408-5264
Web Address: https://coloniepadane.it/
10. Parco al Po Maffei Vialli
4.4 (698 reviews)
Credit: Gianluca Musa, Google Maps
Location: Lungo Po Europa Cremona CR
9. Parco Avventura Cremona
4.4 (891 reviews)
Credit: Parco Avventura Cremona, Google Maps
Location: Via del Sale 60 Cremona CR
Tel: 331-408-5264
Web Address: https://coloniepadane.it/servizio/parco-avventura/
Our Top picks
8. Civic Museum of Natural History
4.5 (38 reviews)
Credit: Museo Civico di Storia Naturale, Google Maps
Location: Via Dati Ugolani 4 Cremona CR
Tel: 0372-407768
Web Address: http://musei.comune.cremona.it/
7. Baptistery
4.5 (173 reviews)
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Location: Piazza Sant’Antonio Maria Zaccaria 11 Cremona CR
Web Address: http://cattedraledicremona.it/
6. Archaeological Museum San Lorenzo
4.5 (234 reviews)
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Location: Via S Lorenzo Cremona CR
Tel: 366-667-3881
5. Saint Sigismondo
4.6 (418 reviews)
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Location: Largo Visconti Bianca Maria 3 Cremona CR
Tel: 0372-801700
Web Address: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiesa_di_San_Sigismondo_(Cremona)
4. Museo Civico Ala Ponzone
4.4 (564 reviews)
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Location: Via Dati Ugolani 4 Cremona CR
Tel: 0372-407770
Web Address: https://musei.comune.cremona.it/it/musei/museo-civico-ala-ponzone
3. Museo Verticale del Torrazzo di Cremona
4.7 (2,466 reviews)
Location: Piazza del Comune Cremona CR
Tel: 0372-495082
Web Address: https://museoverticale.it/
2. Museo del Violino
4.6 (3,070 reviews)
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Location: Piazza Guglielmo Marconi 5 Cremona CR
Tel: 0372-801801
Web Address: http://museodelviolino.org/
1. Cremona Cathedral
4.7 (5,012 reviews)
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Location: Piazza del Comune Cremona CR
Tel: 0372-406391
Web Address: http://cattedraledicremona.it/
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Cremona, Italy! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
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