Cremona
a city of northern Italy, on the N. bank of the Po, 60 miles S. E. of Milan. Cremona has some fine buildings-the principal the cathedral (1107- 1606), with gorgeous interior; the neighboring octagonal Baptistry; the Palazzo Publico (1245); the so-called Campo Santo; and the famous Torrazzo (1288) or belfry-the loftiest campanile in Italy, being 396 feet high, and commanding magnificent views over the fertile plains of Milan. By means of the Po, Cremona carries on a considerable trade in produce of the district; and it has manufactures of silk, cotton, earthenware, and chemicals. In the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries it was greatly celebrated for its manufacture of violins, the most famous makers being the Amatis, Amatis, the Guarneris, and Stradivari.
Pop. about 43,000. ,000. Cremona is the capital of a province of the same name; area, 678 square miles. Pop. about 353,000.