Bergamo city and upper town

Bergamo is located right in the heart of Lombardy, less than an hour from Milan and Brescia, and is a city rich in monuments and beauty. Its historic center is divided into the upper and lower towns , the former more Venetian and the latter more Lombard. Bergamo Alta, in fact, resembles an intact medieval city, dominated by the Venetian Republic. Bergamo Bassa, on the other hand, is more "Lombardy," with ancient cafes, museums, and shops. It is not far from the beautiful Lakes Iseo and Garda .

Bergamo is nestled in a natural setting of rare beauty that deserves to be visited. Its surroundings are home to fascinating spas such as San Pellegrino , the beautiful mountains of the Orobie Alps , Franciacorta , and the villages on the Adda River .

Ride the funicular up to the upper town.
For 120 years, funiculars have crossed Bergamo's walls, connecting the modern center to the medieval heart of the city. The views are superb during the ride, and when the gates reopen, you'll already be in love with Bergamo.
Stroll along the 5 km of the Venetian Walls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Walk the entire 5 km of the Venetian walls, the protagonists of Bergamo's unmistakable skyline. The sunset seen from the stands is priceless! A secret: you can see Milan from the telescopes you'll find along the way!
Visit a single palace to encounter all the Renaissance masters: the Accademia Carrara.
Botticelli, Bellini, Raphael, Titian, Lotto, and the great Bergamo portraitist Moroni. Meet the greats of 16th-century Italian art, all at the Accademia Carrara: its collection is among the most valuable in Europe.
Listen to Donizetti's music in his birthplace.
Enter the great composer's birthplace, and you'll understand the essence of his story and hear his works echo within these ancient walls.
Discover how many steps Bergamo's stairways have.
An unusual way to discover Bergamo's green heart is to explore the protected area of the Parco dei Colli, along stairways and paths that wind through woods and terraces, offering unexpected views.
Shake hands with a Nobel Prize winner
The city's season of major events never ends: meet the Nobel Prize winners of Bergamo Scienza, discover Piazza Vecchia, and choose from festivals of storytelling, philosophy, cinema, and much more.
Count the hundred strokes of the Campanone
Don't miss the event that has been going on for centuries: every evening at 10:00 pm in Piazza Vecchia, the great bell atop the civic tower rings 100 tolls, used to warn residents that the gates were closing.
Do what our Bergamo grandmothers recommend: "Touch Colleoni's balls."
A little good luck ritual: on the gate of the Colleoni Chapel is a coat of arms depicting the attributes of the condottiero Bartolomeo Colleoni. There are three of them, and they're very shiny... it's said that rubbing them brings great satisfaction.
Experience Bergamo from dusk till dawn.
Discover Bergamo's nightlife: happy hour in the bars of Piazza Pontida and Piazza della Libertà with cocktails, delicious buffets, and DJ sets. The evening continues in Borgo Santa Caterina, full of bars and music, a great base from which to dance in a club or enjoy a live concert.
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