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Cremona, city, Lombardia (Lombardy) regione (region), northern Italy, on the north bank of the Po River southeast of Milan. It was founded by the Romans in 218 bc on the site of an earlier Gallic village of the Cenomani.
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Cremona is first mentioned in history as a settlement of the Cenomani, a Gallic tribe that arrived in the Po valley around 400 BC. However, the name Cremona most likely dates back to earlier settlers and puzzled the ancients, who gave many fanciful interpretations.
Among the most important are the renaissance style Fodri Palace, rich in sculptures and with a garden; the Stanga Palace, built in the 18th century in the baroque style; the 15th century Raimondi-Belloni Palace; the Cavalcabò Palace; and the Affaitati Palace, built in 1561 by Giuseppe, with its magnificent grand staircase added later.
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Cremona in the Lombardy region of Italy . Prior to 16th century. 218 BCE - Cremona becomes part of the Roman Republic. [1] [2] 89 BCE - Roman citizenship granted to Cremonese. [3] 69 CE - Siege of Cremona [ it] occurs during the Roman civil war (68-69). [2]
Visit Cremona, Italy's city of music, renowned for its violin-making heritage, striking medieval architecture, and rich cultural history.
Cremona. This beautiful, pedestrian-only piazza is considered one of the best-preserved medieval squares in all Italy. To maintain divisions between Church and…
Cremona is a city in Southern Lombardy in the Po valley of Italy, with a population of 71,000 in 2021. It has a wonderful preserved medieval centre, with the cathedral and town hall ranged around the main piazza. In the 17th century it became famous for its violins, especially those made by Stradivarius.
