Bergamo Upper Town

travel wonder in Italy

Why Bergamo

Upper Town

is special

This delightful medieval walled city on the fringe of the Alps sits on a hilltop overlooking Bergamo Lower Town and the plains beyond. The residents are known for their artistic bent.

Tips & insights on the

Bergamo

Bergamo Upper Town and Bergamo Lower Tower have two distinct looks and feel. The first has medieval architecture and a slow-pace lifestyle, the second is mainly a 20th century product with a big-city hustle and bustle.

Piazza Vecchia (Old Square) is the focal point of Bergamo Upper Town. It's lined with historic buildings.

Be sure to wander through the narrow, sometimes steep streets flanked by medieval buildings.

For grand views of Bergamo and the countryside, walk along the encircling 16th century walls - or climb the castle or main bell tower steps.

Other highlights include the Santa Maria Maggiori church (medieval construction), the Accademia Carrara (paintings), and a trip up the funicular.

Bergamo is a popular weekend getaway for the citizens of Milan, an hour's drive away.

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