Sight seeing in Bergamo

Bergamo is a short 50 kilometres from Milan and is the most striking city in Lombardy.  There are two sides to this elegant metropolis, the “lower city” with its modern facades and dynamic pace and the “upper city” which hosts the historic centre filled with tons of cultural artefacts.

Make sure to allow for time in your trip to walk around the upper city’s Piazza Vecchia, which houses its most important religious and civic buildings, along historic (and largely commercial) streets.  Considered the most beautiful renaissance square in Europe, you’ll find something to be amazed by at every turn. Enjoy a spectacular view of the city and the Lombard plain from San Vigilio Hill.

The lower part of the city sees fewer tourists but is equally a joy to peruse.  Make sure to spend some time walking at the Piazza Vittorio Veneto, an excellent example of visionary city planning.  A host of galleries, theatres and churches, including the Duomo, abound within the city’s confines, waiting for your visit.