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  • Citta Alta Funicular
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  • Città Alta, Bergamo

    1. Città Alta

    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
  • Piazza Vecchia, Bergamo

    2. Piazza Vecchia

    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, Bergamo

    3. Città Bassa

    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
  • Basilica S. Maria Maggiore, Bergamo

    4. Basilica S. Maria Maggiore

    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
  • Colleoni Chapel, Bergamo

    5. Colleoni Chapel

    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
  • Cathedral, Bergamo

    6. Cathedral

    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
  • Castello di San Vigilio, Bergamo

    7. Castello di San Vigilio

    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
  • La Chiesa Sant'Agata nel Carmine - portrait, Bergamo

    8. La Chiesa Sant'Agata nel Carmine - portrait

    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
  • Torre Civica in Città Alta, Bergamo

    9. Torre Civica in Città Alta

    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
  • Santa Lucia church, Bergamo

    10. Santa Lucia church

    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
  • See the Harlequin - new November 2011, Bergamo

    11. See the Harlequin - new November 2011

    "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, Bergamo

    12. The Rocca

    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
  • Palazzo Moroni, Bergamo

    13. Palazzo Moroni

    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
  • Death of a Partisan Sculpture, Bergamo

    14. Death of a Partisan Sculpture

    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
  • Views for Torre del Gombito, Bergamo

    15. Views for Torre del Gombito

    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
  • Parco San Vigilio, Bergamo

    16. Parco San Vigilio

    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
  • Day Trip to Albino, Bergamo

    17. Day Trip to Albino

    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
  • Porta S. Agostino, Bergamo

    18. Porta S. Agostino

    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
  • San Vigilio, Bergamo

    19. San Vigilio

    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
  • San Vigilio Castle, Bergamo

    20. San Vigilio Castle

    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
  • Climb Torre Gombito, Bergamo

    21. Climb Torre Gombito

    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
  • Chiesa di Santo Spirito, Bergamo

    22. Chiesa di Santo Spirito

    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
  • Fermo Posta - An Ideal Spot For An Afternoon Beer!, Bergamo

    23. Fermo Posta - An Ideal Spot For An Afternoon Beer!

    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
  • Aula della Curia, Bergamo

    24. Aula della Curia

    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
  • My First Bergamo Beer :-), Bergamo

    25. My First Bergamo Beer :-)

    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

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