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About Italian Violin
The tradition of Italian violin making has an undeniable history. Many famous and talented luthiers have lived, studied and established themselves in schools and workshops across Italy. Cremona is most famously known as the world’s capital of fine Italian violin makers, with other well-known violin making regions including Brescia, Naples, Milan, Venice and Mantua. The most famous Italian violin makers include Antonio Stradivari, Nicolo Amati and Guarneri del Gesù. Their instruments are still considered the finest examples of violin craftsmanship in the world today. Many brilliant Italian luthiers since have been greatly influenced by the old Italian makers and have continued to evolve the violin making culture that still continues today.
