a province of Austrian Lombardy, lying north of the Po, which separates it from Parma and forms its boundary on the south; on the north it has the province of Brescia, east that of Mantua, and west that of Milan. It is well built, of an oval shape, about six miles in circumference, and surrounded by walls flanked with towers and wet ditches. It possesses many good buildings, principally churches, richly adorned with frescoes and paintings by native artists. The cathedral is an ancient structure, in various styles of architecture. The interior is composed of a nave, with two aisles, divided by eight immense pillars, and is gorgeously coloured and gilded. Near the cathedral is the great tower, founded in 1283, the highest in northern Italy, being 396 feet in height. In the third story is an enormous astronomical or astrological clock. Cremona has also civil, criminal, and commercial tribunals; a lyceum, gymnasium, theatre, public library, hospitals, asylums, and other charitable institutions; and numerous well-conducted schools. Its manufactures include silks, cottons, porcelain, earthenware, and chemical products. It has a considerable trade in agricultural produce, and the surrounding district is noted for its superior flour. It was formerly celebrated for its violins and other musical instruments, but the manufacture of these has now declined. Violins of Cremona have been known to sell at 100 and 200 guineas each. Pop. about 30,000.