With our expert Local Guide, trace the history of the violin, brought to prominence by the 16th century Cremonese lute maker Andrea Amati, his offspring and their apprentices. At the Museo del Violino, follow 300 years of innovation that produced violins of such unmatched purity of sound that they are still known by the names of their creators. Early masters like Amati and Guarneri paved the way for Antonio Stradivari, whose collection of original tools, sketches, documents and materials you will see. After the museum, stroll through Cremona’s historic center to visit a modern-day violin-making studio. Here master artisans craft a new generation of beautiful music.
