Cremona lies in the heart of the Po Valley, in the center of a fertile and rich land, less than an hour's drive from Milan. A jewel of art and history lying on the banks of the Po River, it is famous for being the birthplace of violin maker Antonio Stradivari.
Music can be heard in every corner of the city, making Cremona a unique place in the world. The home of violin making, it is the cultural capital of the art of violin making, included since 2012 in the UNESCO list of the intangible heritage of humanity; it is an elegant city of art, rich in monuments, theaters, palaces and churches.