Cremona
Cremona (/krɪˈmoʊnə/, also UK: /krɛˈ-/; Italian: [kreˈmoːna]; Cremunés: Cremùna; Emilian: Carmona) is a city and comune in northern Italy, situated in Lombardy, on the left bank of the Po river in the middle of the Pianura Padana (Po Valley). It is the capital of the province of Cremona and the seat of the local city and province governments. The city of Cremona is especially noted for its musical history and traditions, including some of the earliest and most renowned luthiers, such as Giuseppe Guarneri, Antonio Stradivari, Francesco Rugeri, Vincenzo Rugeri, and several members of the Amati family.
Cremona
Cremùna (Lombard) | |
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| Comune di Cremona | |
Panorama of Cremona | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Cremona | |
Cremona Location of Cremona in Italy Cremona Cremona (Lombardy) | |
| Coordinates: 45°08′00″N 10°01′29″E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Province | Cremona (CR) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Gianluca Galimberti (PD) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 69.7 km2 (26.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) |
| Population (1 January 2021) | |
| • Total | 71,223 |
| • Density | 1,000/km2 (2,600/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Cremonesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 26100 |
| Dialing code | 0372 |
| ISTAT code | 019036 |
| Patron saint | St. Homobonus |
| Saint day | 13 November |
| Website | Official website |
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