The Cathedral of Cremona and the annexed Baptistry is one of the most notable sites for Romanesque Gothic art in northern Italy. Dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta (Our Lady of the Assumption), it houses a grand bell tower Torazzo, which is the symbol of the city and the tallest pre-modern tower in Europe. Other famous churches include San Michele, San Marcellino, Santa Rita, Santa Lucia, and San Sigismando. Visit the Cremonese (the 1721 Stradivari located in the Commune), check out the Stradivari museum, stroll the corso, enjoy the opera at the Ponchielli, or simply relax and sip a cappuccino in the piazza. The opening scenes of the movie - The Red Violin, were filmed in Cremona, the 'birth place of the violin'. While staying in one of the centrally located holiday homes Cremona and condos, you can explore many nearby wonderful destinations in northern Italy. Just about an hour's drive away is Milano, Verona, Parma, Bellagio, Mantova, Lago di Garda, Castell'Arquato (a quaint medieval town), The Alps and others. The happening city of Venice is also three and half hours away from Cremona.
Located in close proximity to Cremona holiday condos, are several fabulous restaurants ,which serve a great selection of sumptuous local and international cuisines from all across the globe. Besides, the city has a couple of grocery stores, a bustling fish market,and lively pubs where you can sit, relish world famous wines and listen to lovely music. Browse through a variety of souvenir and curio shops sprinkled all over, which sell beautiful artwork and splendid handicrafts made by local artisans. For some more extravagant shopping, you can also drive down to Milano or Venice where you will be surrounded with an eclectic assortment of fantastic shopping establishments.