What to do near Izano, CR

Santa Maria in Bressanoro, between Gothic and Renaissance

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

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.

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 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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.