Places worth the detour in Cremona

8 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Cremona, Italy, across 4 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (4). Best known: Cremona Cathedral. 7 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Sacred sites4 Museums & culture2 Ruins & the uncanny1 Built landmarks1

All 8, ranked 8

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Cremona Cathedral

Sacred sites · 12th century · Notable

Cathedral in Cremona, Lombardy, northern Italy

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2.Torrazzo of Cremona

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Tower in Cremona

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3.Cremona Baptistery

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Baptistery

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4.Museo del Violino

Museums & culture · 19th century · Hidden gem

Musical instrument museum in Cremona, Italy

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5.Museo Civico Ala Ponzone

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Art museum in Cremona, Italy

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6.San Sigismondo

Sacred sites · 15th century · Hidden gem

Church building in Cremona, Italy

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7.Teatro Comunale Ponchielli

Museums & culture · 18th century · Hidden gem

Public theatre in Cremona, Italy

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8.Basilica collegiata di San Lorenzo Martire

Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem

Church building in Monticelli d’Ongina

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