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Explore Bergamo and its Surroundings: Art, Nature and Flavors
Bergamo is a city that enchants with its thousand-year history, fine art and contemporary vibrancy. From the cobblestone alleys of the Upper City to the elegant streets of the Lower City, every corner tells a story. And in the surrounding area, among crystal-clear lakes, medieval villages and breathtaking landscapes, unforgettable experiences await you
Upper Town: A Journey through Time
Reachable by the historic funicular, the Upper City is the beating heart of Bergamo. Stroll through its Venetian walls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover:
- Piazza Vecchia: called by Le Corbusier "the most beautiful square in Europe."
- Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and Colleoni Chapel: masterpieces of sacred art.
- Palazzo della Ragione and Campanone: symbols of Bergamo's civic history.
Don't forget to savor a stracciatella ice cream, born right here, and enjoy the view from San Vigilio Hill.
- Piazza Vecchia: called by Le Corbusier "the most beautiful square in Europe."
- Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and Colleoni Chapel: masterpieces of sacred art.
- Palazzo della Ragione and Campanone: symbols of Bergamo's civic history.
Don't forget to savor a stracciatella ice cream, born right here, and enjoy the view from San Vigilio Hill.
Lower Town: Elegance and Modernity
The Lower Town offers a mix of neoclassical architecture, shopping and culture. Among the must-see stops:
- Sentierone: the main boulevard, ideal for a stroll among stores and cafes.
- Accademia Carrara and GAMeC: museums housing works from the Renaissance to contemporary art.
- Donizetti Theater: temple of music and opera.
- Sentierone: the main boulevard, ideal for a stroll among stores and cafes.
- Accademia Carrara and GAMeC: museums housing works from the Renaissance to contemporary art.
- Donizetti Theater: temple of music and opera.