The Porta Sant’ Agostino city gate is the Southern gate to Città Alta for all motorized traffic. Although the center gate is just a single lane, all traffic (including the busses and trucks) have to... more
Take the lift up to the top of The Campanone - and I should have added - and don't forget to take your earplugs.
The Campanone, or Civic Tower, has played an important role in Bergamo's history, but... more
Città Bassa or the lower town is probably the first part of the town of Bergamo that you will encounter. The train station is the main port to town. The nicest thing about Città Bassa is that it's... more
The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore is the biggest church in Città Alta and a top tourist attraction. Construction started in 1137 and building went on for some 200 years. But even in the 16th... more
This Chapel was constructed in the 15th century as a tomb for Baryolomeo Colleoni.
It's one of the most important architectual pieces of Lombard art.
Opening hours:
Mo-Su: 9AM - 0:30PM; 2:30PM -... more
Bergamo had two cathedrals for many centuries, the basilica of Saint Alexander ans then basilica of Saint Vincent. In the 15th century the Sint Vinvent was re-build and transformed into a... more
The remains of Castello di San Vigilio can be visited. Some of the sidewalls at the hillside are still there, as well as the lower parts of the round towers.... more
Restoration of La Chiesa Sant'Agata nel Carmine in Bergamo Citta Alta is underway and visitors are invited to donateBergamo born Pope John XXIII provides a big... more
The Torre Civica is one of the oldest towers of the upper city of Bergamo. It was constructed in the 11th and 12th century as part of the first Celeri family... more
The Church of Santa Lucia is located at the busy XX Settembre shopping street at the corner where a small street market is held.Santa Lucia's day is December 13... more
"They call me Harlequin, I'm a little mischievious and cunningNear Bergamo I was born, throughout the world I am known"More than one continent. let alone more... more
The Rocca (Castle) has a history that goes back hundreds of years and is most likely the site of Bergamo's Roman Capitol.Bergamo provided Garibaldi with a large... more
Located in Citti Alta, the Palazzo Moroni is a preserved home that is now a museum and also serves as a venue for events. Finely decored inside, courtyards and... more
Located in Piazza Matteotti is The Death of a Partisan sculpture by Manzu. It was gifted to the City by locally born artist Giacomo Manzu in 1977 to honor those... more
Climbing up the tower ( a guide is available to explain some history) is interesting enough, but the views over the City of Bergamo are outstanding. From the... more
Located with easy walking distance of the upper funicular station of the Citta Alta-San Vigilio funicular, this park offers great views over Bergamo's... more
Using Bergamo's T1 tram, you can take a day trip to Albino, a delightful small town at the foothills of the Lower Seriana Valley.The first section of the... more
On one of the major roads to get into the the upper city was controlled by the Porta S' Agostino at the top of via Vittorio Emanuelle II by via Pignola. Built... more
The first place we went on arriving in San Vigilio was to the ruins of the old castle, perched on a grassy hill-top. There is thought to have been a castle here... more
Located with the grounds of Parco San Vigilio, you will find the remains an ancient, Medieval castle. In it's heyday, the castle featured four towers, now... more
During our visit in March 2012, Sue and I made a stop at Citta Alta's Tourist Information Office to meet one of the staff who was assisting with our... more
Built in the early 14th century, the convent of Santo Spirito (Holy Spirit), along with a Gothic church and small hospital, was given to the Celestine... more
Having spent my Friday morning on the excellent walking tour of the upper city and enjoyed an equally excellent pizza lunch at Il Fornaio it was time to do some... more
This almost qualifies as an "Off The Beaten Path" tip since it is a place that you need to know is there in order to visit it. We, as a group, were fortunate in... more
Having arrived on the Thursday evening before the Eurmeet officially kicked off on the Friday I spent that night just orientating myself with the city - and of... more
Bergamo is located about 45 km from Milan, sitting 249 metres above sea level in the foothills of the Orobic Alps, which is at the exit of the 2 valleys of the Val Seriana and Val Brembana The Rivers...
Thanks to cheap flights, Bergamo has became one of the most visited place in Italy and the number of visitors is increasing permanently. The fact is, however, that most of the tourists use it's...
Bergamo was a lovely location in which to hold the 2012 VT Euromeeting. It has something for everyone – a picturesque old town (Città Alta) full of character, good restaurants, accommodation to suit...
I went to Bergamo purely for research purposes...for the 2012 Eurmeet (see the travelogues below for photos of a that very successful meet). I knew it was an attractive place with supremely easy...
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