Entrance Torrazzo + Baptistery + Diocesan Museum

The view from the top was worth the climb up

The Tower Museum isn’t a “must see” in my opinion but the 3 museum ticket package made it very inexpensive so, if you have the time and the willingness to walk the few hundred steps to the top, do it. The view at the top is not breathtaking but it’s interesting.

Climbed all the stairs to the top on a Monday for on 5 euros! Wonderful view and can go all the way to the top! Nice viewing terrraces on the way up if you can't make it to the top.

We got the ticket for all 3 activities in Cremona for only 10 euros each. Was well worth the money. The vertical tower was the most time consuming, to climb 500+ steps. Even if you are unfit like me, they have levels every 100 or so steps so you can sit and watch an informative video or look at the clock and take a break. Views from even half way up were great. The cathedral/church was super impressive especially the ceilings, and the museum was good too, it was nice to get up close to see paintings without the protective glass on them.

We enjoyed walking all the way up. It's worth a stop to see the movie. It is in Italian of course, but there are English subtitles. Worth the 5 minutes to hear the history. They have a system of stop lights (red and green) to show if you can proceed up or not. The system works because the stairway is so thin, only 1 person can fit at one time. Going up they also have stops along the way so you can read about different things and rest if you want!

This was an amazing experience, climbing up the bell tower gave incredible views of the beautiful city of Cremona. The baptistery was equally amazing.

Must see and climb the Torrazzo

The climb up the Torrazzo, from which you can see the panorama of Cremona, is very beautiful. I also liked that you could take breaks to catch your breath and delve into topics related to time and the instruments that measure it. The baptistery is also beautiful. I liked the Diocesan Museum less, but that is a matter of personal taste and little knowledge of the exhibited works of art. My suggestion is to make it more accessible.

Magnificent. City of Stradivari, the whole city is dedicated to the violin. A human-sized city, easy to walk around, especially since cars must park outside the center.

I found the visit to this museum very interesting because it explains in detail with a video how the Torrazzo was built and especially the astronomical clock. And then, in the following rooms, one can see the mechanisms of the latter, other astronomical clocks, etc. The usefulness of interspersing the various floors and thus allowing visitors to catch their breath while facing the 502 steps is truly brilliant.

I found both the video illustrating the construction of this tower and the astronomical clock, as well as the exhibition of the various types of mechanisms that make it work, interesting. The usefulness lies in the functional idea of allowing a breather from the 504 steps being climbed, interspersed with the vertical museum.

great experience, magnificent view not excessive price wide stairs and not difficult to climb, only those leading to panoramics are more challenging excellent the fact of having themed rooms on the various floors that break the fatigue and give excellent explanations on the structure to access the panoramas, being narrower stairs, there are traffic lights to decide the flow of visitors that unfortunately not all respect creating hiccups

Cremona thieves as always. The museum is private and they do not make any kind of discount. As an art professor, I have free access to all public museums. They pass you the 10 euro ticket that also includes the diocesan museum and the baptistery, but that I did not really care. The tower is fascinating and evocative, but being the only monument of importance in the city can not be private. The view from above, however, does not give who knows what emotions. I add, I'm not even a tourist, I'm a resident of Cremona. They should review the tariff and the general relationship with the public.

It's a bit difficult to see clearly on the primates of the Torrazzo of Cremona, the tallest medieval building in Italy or something like that; for sure with its more than 100 meters and its perfectly stable and symmetrical shape it is one of the greatest symbols of the city and deserves to be included among the most iconic monuments in Italy, although in Cremona unfortunately not many are interested. The bell tower is obviously connected with the Duomo, to which it belongs, but the methods of visit are very distinct. The Duomo can be visited freely and free of charge, while the entrance to the Torrazzo is normally integrated, thanks to a ticket of 10 euros, with visits to the Baptistery and the Diocesan Museum (absolutely advisable); the whole set, with the sites at a very short distance from each other in the heart of Cremona, can be done in one morning (Duomo from the opening, at 9.00, until 10.00; then the Torrazzo, which opens precisely at 10.00, to find the freest stairs and to immediately "take off" the relative fatigue of the climb; then the rest of the morning at the Baptistery and the Museum, considering that everything closes at 13.00). The visit of the Torrazzo consists of two distinct experiences: the climb to the terraces and the view of the surroundings and the panorama and the Vertical Museum. Climbing to the top, even if the difference in height is many hundreds of steps, is not at all impossible for those with average mobility; only the last, spiral staircase, is a bit complicated to climb (so even in this sense it would be better to enter around the opening and climb as soon as possible to the top). The various terraces - including the lowest one, overlooking the Piazza del Comune and allowing you to get closer to the facade of the Duomo - offer views on an ever-changing scale of the city, its monuments and surroundings, up to the highest point from which on fine days (which, however, in the area is not exactly the norm, at least for ten months of the year) the gaze can sweep over the Po, including the confluence of the Adda, and the provinces of Piacenza and Lodi. On a dismal day in January when the fog was cut with the axe I resigned myself to giving up the privilege of being able to distinguish Meleti or Castelnuovo Bocca d'Adda, but the experience remains always very suggestive. The internal museum occupies the various rooms of the tower (among other things, entering and exiting from both helps a lot to limit the already relative fatigue of the climb) and is dedicated to clocks, as one of the primates of the Torrazzo is the presence of one of the largest clocks in the world. The exhibition is interesting, to tell the truth a bit technical and if you are not into the discipline you risk not understanding much, but the various watches and machinery on display (there is also a Foucault pendulum) always have their charm.

Europe's tallest bell tower of medieval times, symbol of Cremona and example of ingenious work with exemplary architecture

Beautiful experience, interesting. It turns out a very beautiful part of Cremona. The watch is fascinating.

Absolutely to visit, even if only for the derisory cost of only € 5. The climb is challenging but just do it calmly and on arrival the 360-degree show repays your effort. Suitable for all ages and only for those suffering from dizziness the last stretch can be problematic.

The Torrazzo is the tallest bell tower in Europe. I think it should be given more visibility. Visited in the evening on Thursdays in summer. Excellent Welcoming at the checkout and I must admit to the staff that actually the climb does not give a sense of claustrophobia as I had feared. Perhaps I would suggest adding the handrail in the narrowest part where some steps have deteriorated. Interesting vertical museum with English translation. Not everyone knows that here is recorded a podcast full of curiosities, “Torrazzo con vista”, which I was inspired by for the title of the review.

It's an experience... there are many steps to climb, but on each floor there was something to see and you had the chance to catch your breath... Getting to the top is a great thrill and satisfaction!

Definitely worth seeing. Don't be frightened by the many steps and 112 meters high that make it one of the highest medieval towers in Europe. Slowly you can get to the top. After each flight of stairs there is a room where you can catch your breath discovering something new on each floor. You will find various rooms including the time measurement room where ancient clocks are exhibited, the astronomy room for celestial bodies where you can admire a Focault pendulum, the reconstruction of the Toledo artifice etc. Also you can sit and watch interesting movies. Very interesting explanation of the operation of the astronomical clock that can be admired from the outside in the square.

The climb is quite tiring, although there are a few rooms in which to stop and recover. The last part is on a spiral staircase, with inputs contingent from a traffic light, to manage the flows of ascent and descent. Life from above is undoubtedly very beautiful, but the most amazing thing is the video that explains the operation of the astronomical clock, which leaves you speechless for its complexity and for the real time verification systems.

Breathtaking view. As a good Cremonese doc I climbed the Torrazzo even before the Vertical Museum was added. Now the climb is gentler and more pleasant.! Climb the Torrazzo, it is an experience to discover an important part of the city!

Beautiful yes the terrace that the baptistery but the only negative note is the prohibition of access to dogs even with the appropriate bag ..

Do not miss it if you are in the area. 502 steps to the top and enjoy the view, but the interior offers pleasant stops for the small vertical museum. The ticket also includes a visit to the interesting baptistery and the less inviting diocesan museum.

One of the famous 3 T of Cremona. The imposing bell tower of the erect more than 30 meters high and during the ascent, in the various landings, you will find various exhibits (clocks, mechanisms, gears, bells ) that will also allow you to recover from the fatigue of the climb (about 435 steps ). At the top a beautiful panorama that sweeps over the city and surrounding villages. Cumulative ticket er bell tower, diocesan museum and baptistery. ( 10€)

Once you have visited the Duomo you can not buy the ticket and climb to the Torrazzo, it is certainly worth it. A must-see for fans of astronomical clocks. The steps are comfortable, you can climb slowly with several stops, it is feasible for everyone. The ticket also offers the opportunity to visit the adjacent baptistery and museum. We spent a great afternoon immersed in art.

Single ticket for the three attractions at 10€ per adult. The climb to Torrazzo consists of about 435 steps and allows intermediate stops to breathe in the rooms equipped with clocks, mechanisms for bells, time meters and news about the structure. From the top fantastic view over the whole city. The baptistery is quite bare and offers visitors few things inside (baptismal font, 2 altars and statues. The diocesan museum instead offers the visitor a beautiful exhibition of paintings, statues, vestments and the treasure of the basilica.

With its remarkable height it dominates the urban scene of Piazza del Comune, the main and most fascinating square of Cremona. Built as both a civic tower and a bell tower, it consists of two square reeds inserted one into the other with, at the top, an elegant crowning cusp; between the two reeds 502 steps, which run into the gap, lead to the beautiful panoramic terrace. The climb is facilitated by stops to visit the various rooms of the Vertical Museum: the Sala del Quadrante, the Sala del Meccanismo. The Room of the Measurement of Time, the Astronomy Room, the Bell Cell, the City Terrace and, finally, the Panoramic Terrace. The most prominent element is the astronomical clock, repeatedly rebuilt but with the original sixteenth-century mechanics. Admission costs 10 euros and also includes a visit to the Baptistery and the Diocesan Museum.

An unmissable activity if you visit the beautiful Cremona. Cumulative entrance to the Torrazzo with vertical museum on time, visit to the baptistery and the diocesan museum. Beautiful climb to the great tower. 500 steps for a 112-meter climb. The route is interspersed with some rooms that deal with the theme of time. This is due to the fact that a huge astronomical clock is placed on the tower. It is said to be the largest dial in the world. A Foacault pendulum is present. Beautiful baptistery and also the diocesan museum. The visit to the beautiful cathedral is free. The tower is said to be the tallest brick tower in Europe. Not to be missed.

Always charming the city of Cremona. I love this city, I always felt good. To admire the Duomo, Baptistery, Torrazzo, diocesan museum.

We decided on a day trip to Cremona with a typical lunch in a restaurant just outside Cremona. A visit to the Town Hall square and the church in front of it and its Torrazzo is a must, with an associated passage to the Baptistery and Diocesan Museum. The climb to the top of the Torrazzo (the tallest tower in Europe) can be done quite easily, even for the two or three tactical stops at the intermediate rooms with displays of watches, machines and parts and reconstructions of everything related with the astronomical clock (very interesting and wonderful) which is on the external façade of the Torrazzo and video documentaries that help you catch your breath and enjoy the view as you reach the top floor of the tower. From here the view is over the entire city and 360 degrees, as far as the eye can see, if the day is clear and permitting, for the entire surrounding area. I would then say that with the visit to the Cathedral, the Baptistery and the Diocesan Museum, the cumulative ticket cost is €10.00. The day could end with satisfaction and fullness for everything seen and learned, having enriched one's cultural background, relaxed the mind and satisfied the palate with a good lunch in any restaurant in the city or just outside. Recommended for a simple and undemanding but satisfying day!!!

Very interesting visit, there are 512 steps but they are quite easy to climb, also because you can stop on the various floors. Stunning the gears on the clock surface. Stunning views on all sides of Cremona, the ticket price is absolutely worth the visit

Truly priceless view of the city from the tower! Splendid experience, staff in charge of the baptistery and the torrazzo with museum were really kind and welcoming!

502 steps both up and down but it has to be done. Nice experience with various stages visiting exhibitions on various floors. The view from the top of Torrazzo is beautiful.

The staff were very kind and welcoming. The visit to Torrazzo is exciting and interesting especially for the historic clock inside. Fantastic view at the top of the tower. Highly recommended

The Torrazzo is one of the tallest medieval bell towers in Europe (112.54 metres). From outside we admire the splendid largest astronomical clock in the world, on the fourth floor of the tower. Built by Francesco and Giovan Battista Divizioli between the years 1583-1588, the clock represents the celestial vault with the zodiac constellations crossed by the motion of the Sun and the Moon. The climb has 502 steps but is well organized with rooms to stop and interesting museum displays on each floor to break up the long climb. In the Quadrant Room and in the Mechanism Room it is possible to admire all the characteristics of the functioning of the astronomical clock. In the Measurement of Time Room, the history of human perception of time is illustrated through the reconstruction of ancient measuring instruments and various types of clocks. The Astronomy Room is dedicated to the study of celestial bodies and features a fantastic installation of Foucault's pendulum. During the climb there were windows where you can observe a beautiful panorama of the city. To reach the belfry you have to climb several narrow steps of a spiral staircase and there is also a traffic light that tells the visitor when he can go up.

A journey through time in all the ways it can be understood! The climb up the torrazzo is truly exciting!

it's high it's beautiful a lot of walking and a complete panorama of the city, Cremona is to be recommended for its beauty and its charm.

This past weekend I was in Cremona, very nice! we went up the Torrazzo and with 10 euros per person the Diocesan Museum and the Baptistery were also included. There are a lot of steps :) but it's worth it because the view of the city is really beautiful!

I visited Torrazzo and the Baptistery exclusively, in the company of my son. The climb up the Torrazzo is not particularly demanding and on practically every floor you stop in the corresponding room to admire, among other things, the mechanisms of the clock, taking the opportunity to catch your breath. The last part of the climb takes place in a narrower spiral staircase which allows you to reach the spire and enjoy a fantastic view. If you are a lover of architecture, mechanics and astronomy, panoramic points I would say it is an experience worth having. I spent less time inside the Baptistery, but even here the visual impact of the dome is notable. For reasons of time, I did not visit the diocesan museum. The booking and reception service were quick and efficient, it is an experience that left me satisfied, I recommend enjoying it calmly.

Cremona is a very pretty city. The climb to the torrazzo is worth it (502 steps!) but it’s definitely worth it.

The climb to Torrazzo is really beautiful, the floors with dedicated rooms are interesting, also useful for resting a bit. Truly beautiful view from the top!

Beautiful tower. It has many steps but the view from above pays off the effort. The baptistery inside very beautiful.

122 m high tower connecting to the Cathedral of Cremona. The tower that can be climbed houses an exhibition on the six mezzanine floors about the clock on the tower and everything that revolves around it, so that the heavy climb does not have to happen all at once. The higher you go the narrower the stairs to end with a metal spiral staircase where traffic lights must control the flow of visitors. Interesting visit that I can recommend to everyone, also for the unique views.

Very large tower perhaps the largest in Europe. 500 steps but not heard at all because interspersed with museum rooms that well explain the mechanism of the 'astronomical and astrological clock placed on the main facade.At the top spectacular view of the city! Must see the very impressive baptistery and the diocesan museum full of works.

Beautiful climb to the tower of over 500 steps. once at the top you can enjoy a 360-degree view of the city. The tower is very beautiful and particular. The baptistery is cute and is located near the tower. Interesting ecclesiastical museum.

A truly fascinating climb, a breathtaking view of the city, an experience definitely not to be missed, very well organized.

Interesting the vertical museum and exciting the baptistery. It takes a good breath to climb the 500 steps of the Torrazzo!

Good experience 502 comfortable steps and with good air intakes and presence of traffic lights to regulate the ascent and descent of people, very well!