• Art & Culture

Castles Cremona

Crossroads of trade and area of strong agricultural production, the Cremonese territory has always been guarded by castles

Cremona boasts numerous historical castles and outposts. It is the perfect destination for art and culture enthusiasts. 

 

Get on a bike and start pedalling along the fortified city of Crema, surrounded by late XVth century walls two of the most imposing castles in Lombardy: that of Soncino, a peculiar military structure, and the one in Pandino, commissioned by the Visconti family and still visible in all its splendor.  

Its interiors boast coats of arms and paintings that can be admired during guided tours. 

Head to the surroundings and reach Pizzighettone, with its watchtower. Afterwards, go to Gera and admire its distinctive casematte.

Casteldidone is famous for the Mina della Scala stronghold. The Castle of Ostiano hosts the Gonzaga theater, embellished with XIXth C. decorations.  

Visiting castles in Cremona is a unique experience. Follow our suggestions and plan unforgettable vacation focused in tourism. Cremona will astonish you. 

immagine di copertina:@albertobr rete.comuni-italiani.it
Take me here: Castles Cremona

On the same topic

A Welcome Card to visit Cremona

Your Sightseeing Pass
  • Art & Culture
A Welcome Card to visit Cremona

Summer at the Diocese Museums!

The cultural initiative continues throughout the summer with summer centres and organised groups.
  • Art & Culture
Summer at the Diocese Museums!

Cremona, closer than what you think

Music, art and good food are closer than what you think
  • Art & Culture
Cremona, closer than what you think

Museums open for Easter time

Opening hours
  • Art & Culture
Museums open for Easter time

Cremona Tourist Office

Serving the tourist!
  • Art & Culture
Cremona Tourist Office

Welcome to Cremona!

Cremona is for everyone
  • Art & Culture
Welcome to Cremona!

Partial closure of the Torrazzo climb

For maintenance work
  • Art & Culture
Partial closure of the Torrazzo climb

The life in a farm

Come and discover the charm of an ancient farm!
  • Art & Culture
The life in a farm

Museums Cremona

The museums, a meeting with the culture and with the history of Cremona
  • Art & Culture
Museums Cremona, discovering Lombardy

The Violin’s Museum

on Google Arts & Culture!
  • Art & Culture
The Violin’s Museum

Bernardino Campi in Pizzighettone

Frescoes in the San Bassiano Church in Pizzighettone
  • Art & Culture
Bernardino Campi in Pizzighettone

THE ISLAND OF THE MONASTERIES

  • Art & Culture
THE ISLAND OF THE MONASTERIES

The museums at 360°

360° Virtual Tour
  • Art & Culture
The museums at 360°

Theaters Cremona

Cremona stands out not only for its monumental beauties, but also for its lively cultural activity in its theaters
  • Art & Culture
Theaters Cremona, culture in Lombardy

A new web-site for Cremona’s Museums

  • Art & Culture
A new web-site for Cremona’s Museums

Visiting Cremona is cheap!

Entry to all the town's museums with a combined cheap ticket
  • Art & Culture
Visiting Cremona is cheap!

Cremona and its music

Cremona's music is closer than what you think
  • Art & Culture
Cremona and its music

A place to play

  • Art & Culture
A place to play

Coffee with a view

Among the twenty most beautiful squares in Italy
  • Art & Culture
Coffee with a view

The cost of a coffee and a lot of benefits

  • Art & Culture
The cost of a coffee and a lot of benefits