Discover Crema, the picturesque Italian town and 'Call me by your name' filming location! ๐ฌ
Crema is located just over an hour from Milan, making it a perfect day trip or extended stay to add to your Italy itinerary.
โข This guide include tips on how to get to each location!
Crema is filled with incredible Italianย architecture and if visiting Italy from the first time, this is probably what you would image a little Italian town to look like in summer. With a beautiful and tranquil centre that is surrounded with smaller Italian towns, beautiful farmland and lakes.
'Call me by your name'
Locations:
Now, if Crema is already on your Italy itinerary then it is probably because you watched the film and fell in love with the town. I was in the same boat and I can assure you it really is as beautiful as it looks!
Area where Elio and Oliver have coffee in the main square.
The main plazza in Crema that contains multiple cafes and restaurants. Connected to the main shopping strip and includes the tourist centre.
The main church in Crema is hard to miss and is open to the public: FREE!
NOTE:
- Coffee shop located at end of duomo entrance emulates the scene of Oliver and Elio having coffee and reading the newspaper!
๐ธGood photo opportunity!๐ธ
Famous 'Call me by your name' door.
People from all over the world have visited this filming location from the movie and have signed it!
LOCATED:
- Just around the corner street next to โLa Provinciaโ
This holds fresh, cold water that reaches knee level. This is the PERFECT place to visit in summer and escape the city/town and immerse yourself in an Italian oasis!
HOW TO GET THERE FROM CREMA:
TRAIN ๐
- Crema station TO Capralba Station (2 stops) then 25-30 min walk
OR
5 min bike ride from Capralba Station ๐ฒ
Monument in neighbouring town Padnino!
Another popular scene location that Elio & Oliver visit on thier bikes!
โbecause I wanted you to knowโฆ.โ
HOW TO GET THERE FROM CREMA:
BIKE ๐ฒ
- 40min ride from Crema town centre
WALK ๐ถโโ๏ธ
- 3hrs+ from Crema town centre
BUS ๐
- 1hr bus from Crema station (K525)
House location for the film! ๐
Remember this is someoneโs house so you wonโt be able to enter the villa unfortunately. If you wish to see the outside though, that is possible!
HOW TO GET THERE FROM CREMA:
BIKE ๐ฒ
- 30min bike ride from town centre
WALK ๐ถ๐ฝโโ๏ธ
- 2hr walk from town centre
BUS ๐
- 45min bus from bus stop Crema - V.le Piacenza/ Via Libero Comune TO Montodine - SS591/fr Cimitero THEN 30min walk
Lake that Elio & Oliver visit!
HOW TO GET THERE FROM CREMA:
BIKE ๐ฒ
- 20 to 30 min ride
WALK ๐ถโโ๏ธ
- 1hr 30mins from town centre
BUS ๐
- Bus M from Crema Station TO Pianengo - Via Roma (Fark) then around 1hr walk
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Stays
These stays are both located just a 5 minute walk from the centre of Crema, a 15 min walk from Crema station and supermarket just 5 mins away!
This apartment was absolutly perfect! It is the perfect size and contained everything you could possibly need.
Check-in is easy and host is incredibly nice and responsive. Could not recommend this place enough!
Price wise, for the amount of space you get which is a fully functioning apartment it is incredible.
This is a great hotel with great reviews that are perfect for people who are on a tighter budget!
Contains an amazing garden and is in a perfect location from the centre and the station.
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important tips:
Some of the filming locations are located just outside of Crema which you can access through multiple ways.ย
WALK ๐ถโโ๏ธ
Walking to locations within the town is a great way to explore the city and tick off some filming locations while you're at it!
However, for locations that are further away, these can be a bit of a hike. In the middle of summer when the heat is high, if you are someone that stuggles with heat this may not be for you. It is rare to find shade and the distance between water fountains is a fair distance when walking.
Make sure to check the weather before you embark on your adventure!
BIKE ๐ฒ
Seeing Crema through bike riding is one of the best ways to see the town & visit the other filming locations that are a town over.
This is the 2nd fastest way to get to each location! (1st is driving ๐)
There are a number of bike shops, which makes it a popular way from both locals and visiters to get around!
DALCICLISTA CREMA (Bici - riparazioni - vendita - noleggio - ritiro e consegna a domicilio)
All day bike rental: ยฃ20
Half day bike rental: ยฃ15
Through researching the multiple bike rental places in Crema, this was the best option. Its close to the town centre and offers multiple types of rental.
The person working was nice and was extremely helpful.
You can also book online or walk in, which ever suits you!
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TRAIN ๐
There is a train option to get to one of the more popular filming locations:
This holds fresh, cold water that reaches knee level. This is the PERFECT place to visit in summer and escape the city/town and immerse yourself in an Italian oasis!
HOW TO GET THERE FROM CREMA:
TRAIN ๐
- Crema station TO Capralba Station (2 stops) then 25-30 min walk
OR
5 min bike ride from Capralba Station ๐ฒ
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note:ย
- You can take your bike on the train if you have rented one!
- Tickets can be bought on the train: ยฃ2.40 (one way)
BUS ๐
The buses in Crema donโt come frequently and still require a bit of walking to each location!
Buses go in and out of Crema station ๐
Getting to Crema
Getting to Crema from Milan Centrale requires two trains and takes just over an hour!
1: Milan Centrale - Treviglio Station
2: Treviglio Station - Crema Station
note:
- Trains to both these locations usually run once every hour
Hi! I'm Emily and i'm an aussie female solo traveller ๐ฆ๐บ
Exploring the world one place at a time. I love to immerse myself in everyplace I visit and want to share my travel dos and don'ts so that YOU can enjoy every minute without any worries!
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