Car Hire Cremona - Mini guide to Cremona
Cremona is a city of Italy located to the North in the region of Lombardy. This is a riverside city and lies on the banks of the Po River in the valley. This city was mentioned in 400 BC as the settlement of a tribe of Celtics. After the Romans had invaded, Cremona became an important town supplying many troops to Julius Caesar’s army. It quickly grew into a huge town.
When you are travelling to Cremona, one of the oldest feature buildings in the town is a 12th century palace called the Palazzo Cittanova. Other ancient buildings are the old Benedictine temple, which is now called the Church of Saint Sigismund. There are many other churches that are worth visiting if you are interest in the rich history of Cremona, like the Cathedral and the adjacent Baptistery, San Luca, San Michele and Santa Rita.
Other icons that Cremona offers the picturesque landscape in Italy is the largest Bell Tower in Europe called the Torrazzo, Teatro Ponchielli, the Museo Civico Ala Ponzone and the Loggia dei Militi to name just a few. Of course, if you want to take a break from sight seeing, you can go for a long stroll through the village and along the nature trails. Also, be sure to stop in at one of the many lovely restaurants for a taste of Italy along with some fine wine. Music is enjoyed in Cremona more that most cities and it is here that the famous statue of Stradivari stands in the square named after him.
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