Bergamo is an ancient city located in the Italian region of Lombardy. It was founded in the 6th century BC. a tribe of Celts. The population in this city during the Roman Empire was 10 thousand people, which was quite a lot by those standards.
Instructions
Step 1
If you decide to visit Bergamo, start your sightseeing in the city center. Cathedral Square (Piazza Duomo) will be a great start to your walk. It is here that the Cathedral is located, which is an example of medieval architecture. It is also home to Renaissance landmarks such as the Lombard-style Colleoni Chapel and the 14th century Baptistery.
Step 2
Another architectural monument that deserves special attention is the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, built in 1137. The composer Gaetano Donizetti is buried on the territory of Santa Maria Maggiore.
Step 3
Be sure to visit the Old Square (Piazza Vecchia) in Bergamo. Here there is a feeling that time has turned back, the architecture of these places is so colorful. Medieval buildings fascinate with their majestic beauty and it seems that many unsolved mysteries are hidden behind their walls. One of these buildings is the famous Campanone tower, which offers an amazing view of the city.
Step 4
If you like beautiful panoramic views, a great alternative to high-altitude climbing can serve as a hike to San Vigilio Hill, where you will see the local botanical garden with amazing specimens of flowers and exotic plants. The surroundings of old Bergamo can surprise you no less. For example, you can visit the Valcalepio Valley with its beautiful castles and cozy restaurants that offer an excellent range of Italian wines.
Step 5
Le Cornellet deserves special attention - a kind of zoo at the University of Milan. Here students conduct scientific research and acquire practical knowledge. Ordinary tourists will be able to take part in exciting excursions and listen to interesting lectures. You can get to this zoo by a local bus, which makes a direct route from Bergamo in summer.
Step 6
One of the city's famous buildings is the Bergamo Gallery of Contemporary Art (GAMeC), which boasts a truly grandiose collection of works by foreign and Italian artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Here are the works of such world celebrities as Morandi, De Kirko, Maurizio Catelan.
Step 7
Another place worth visiting in Bergamo is the artisan village of Crespi d'Adda. This place, unique in its architecture, is included in the list of World Heritage Sites. Drowning in greenery, Crespi d'Adda has retained its unique flavor to this day. There is still a factory and a hydroelectric power station. These sites are recognized by UNESCO as monuments of industrial architecture.
