Day 01
Explore Bergamo's Upper and Lower Town
Places to see in Upper Town:
- Explore the Venetian fortress walls dating back to the 15th century.
- Visit the ancient tower-fortress of St. Vigilio, which dates back to the 3rd century.
- Admire the romantic villa in Liberty style, also known as Art Noir style.
- Discover the Tower of Famine from the 11th century.
- Experience the charm of the New Square from the 16th century.
- Step into history at the Old Square, dating back to the 15th century.
- Marvel at the Duomo, the Cathedral of St. Alexander XVII.
- Climb the Bell Tower, which has stood since the 14th century.
- Learn about the oldest town hall in Europe, dating back to the 11th century.
- Explore the New Town Hall, constructed in the 16th century.
- Admire the Sphinx Fountain, a masterpiece from the 17th century.
- View a collection of wooden paintings by a famous Venetian artist from the 16th century.
- Appreciate the intricate Florentine tapestries dating back to the 17th century.
- Admire the ancient frescoes from the 11th century.
- Visit the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, standing since the 11th century.
- Pay homage to the chapel-tomb of the Venetian condottiere, a conqueror of Bergamo in the 16th century.
- Relax at Rose Square, established in the 15th century.
- Explore the historic Chapel of the Holy Cross, built in the 10th century.
- Experience a piece of history at the oldest cafeteria, serving patrons before Columbus discovered America.
- Pass through the Fortress Gate of St. Jacob, erected in the 16th century.
- Discover the palace square, once the residence of a Russian princess, with exclusive insights not found in tourist guides.
- Wander through the area of hay where the original tower houses from the 11th century still stand.
- Uncover the story behind the unique fresco at Fish Square, known for its touching narrative.
- Gaze upon the Crossroads Tower, showcasing Romanesque architecture.
- Learn about the evolution of laundry at the first laundry established in the 19th century.
- Witness craftsmanship at an antique shoemaker's workshop.
- Explore the charming and intriguing piquant houses from the Middle Ages.
- Discover Square Boots, a historic site dating back to the 11th century.
- Conclude your journey with a visit to the oldest bar in Bergamo.
Places to see in Lower Town:
- Pass through the New Gate to the Upper Town, built by the Austrians in the 19th century.
- Visit the Basilica of the Three Graces.
- Pay respects at the "Soul of Angels" monument, renamed in honor of the victims of COVID-19.
- Admire the Sugar Bowl Fountain.
- Reflect at the tower in memory of the victims of the First World War.
- Attend a service at the only Protestant church from the 19th century.
- Explore the bank in Art Noir style - Liberty.
- Discover the elegance of the quarter built on the site of the famous Bergamo fair, known throughout Europe.
- Visit the Benedictine monastery church.
- Enjoy the theater and romantic square, featuring a pond and a monument to the famous composer Gaetano Donizetti, who wrote the opera "Elixir of Love".
- Marvel at the Monument to Harlequin - Truffaldino.
