What to do near Corte de' Cortesi con Cignone, CR

Padernello Castle

Vanity, mirrors himself in the waters of the moat

Martinengo Castle of Villachiara, Brescia

Plain castle, surrounded by a moat turned into a meadow, in the center of the village. Built in the late 1300s, it has a square shape with beautiful cylindrical towers at the corners.

Appointment with Stradivarius

In Cremona, to the Violin Museum to hear the instruments of the city's unsurpassed violin makers

The historical center of Orzinuovi

The small town of Orzinuovi with its large porticoed square, overlooked by beautiful historic buildings such as the Gothic Palazzo podestarile, and enclosed at the end by the castle, is well worth a stop.

The Rocca Sforzesca of Soncino

Established as a defensive structure in the 15th century by the Sforza family, today the impregnable Rocca can be visited and hosts two Museums, as well as events related to contemporary art.

Santa Maria in Bressanoro, between Gothic and Renaissance

In the green Cremasque countryside, a terracotta church hides a wonderful cycle of frescoes.

Borromeo Castle of Camairago, a country castle

Large 15th-century castle built on an escarpment to defend the Adda River. Retains intact walls, towers and ravelin with double entrance, driveway and pedestrian. Fascinating view of the river.

Barbò Castle of Pumenengo

Stern-looking castle, guarding the Oglio River, encroaching on rural dwellings and overlooking the Naviglio Grande Pallavicino Canal. It has a trapezoidal shape to fit the terrain.

Palazzo Terni, among the most beautiful baroque buildings in Lombardy

Splendid early 18th-century palace, though never finished; has a rich array of terracotta decorations, statues, balconies, bronze railings, and a magnificent courtyard.

Crema, cloisters with surprise

A beautiful, intimate place in downtown Crema, with a surprise you don't expect

The Shrine of Santa Maria della Croce in Crema

Imposing sanctuary, fascinating for its refined geometric decoration, perfect symmetry, and the contrast between the red of the terracotta and the green of the domes.

The Cathedral of Crema

Absolute protagonist of the city's main square