Terrazzo – the bell tower of the Cremona Cathedral, considered to be the third highest (112, 7 m) brick bell tower in the world (first place belongs to the Church of St. Martin in Bavaria and the second Church of the blessed virgin Mary in Bruges, Belgium). Terrazzo, built in 1309, the year, older and Bavarian bell tower, which was completed in the 1500 m, and Belgian, built in 1465, the year. In addition, the world's oldest surviving brick structure with a height of over 100 meters.

According to legend, the construction of Terrazzo began in the 754th year, however, it has been conclusively established that the construction of the bell tower was in four stages. The first was begun in 1230-ies, the second was held in 1250-1267-m years, and the third occurred in about 1284, the year, and completed the construction of the hoisting of the marble spire in 1309, the year. The height of the tower is indicated on the label placed on the wall at the base of Torrazzo - old Lombard measuring system, it was equal to about 111 meters.

During archaeological excavations in the 1980s, it was discovered an underground structure, which is probably the remains of a more ancient Church yard (cemetery or Church) or even ancient Roman buildings.

On Terrazzo are the world's largest astronomical clock. This mechanism was made by Francesco and Giovanni Battista Divisioni (father and son) between 1583 and 1588 m years. The bell tower was painted Paolo Scazzola in 1483, the year and several times later was re-decorated. Today you can see a picture of the sky with the zodiac signs, the sun and the Moon.