What to do near Castiglione d'Adda, LO

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.

Santa Maria in Bressanoro, between Gothic and Renaissance

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

The Abbey of Cerreto

Founded in 1084 as a Benedictine monastery, it later encounters several reconstructions. Austere in appearance at first glance, it impresses those who enter with its three aisles that are surprisingly bright.

Crema, cloisters with surprise

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

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.

Holy Trinity, the church with two facades

Space for an imposing Baroque church was limited, so architect Andrea Nono chose this original solution to give it visibility.

The Cathedral of Crema

Absolute protagonist of the city's main square

Crema's square, one of the most beautiful in Italy

An elegant, harmonious and lively square with the Cathedral in the center, surrounded by beautiful buildings

Cremasque tortelli

Unique among Italian tortelli in shape and filling. In fact, these crescents contain scents of the Orient: citron, raisins, nutmeg, ground amaretto and mostaccino, the local spiced cookie.

The shelter of San Colombano al Lambro

In St. Columba there is still a rare example of a 13th-century shelter, a place intended to protect the inhabitants and food supplies from outside threats.

San Sisto, beautiful Renaissance church in Piacenza

The 18th-century façade conceals a bright early Renaissance interior with beautiful panelled barrel ceiling and frescoed dome. The inlaid chancel is splendid.

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.