With its stunning architecture and epic views, this historic city should be very high on the list of places to visit. This guide will show you 10 really great reasons why you should visit Bergamo. Bergamo is situated in northern Italy in the Lombardi region. It's close to the Alps to the Italian lakes and near to Milan making it an ideal day trip. However, as this video will show you, there is a lot to see in doing Bergamo, so I recommend a couple of nights at least. With a modern population of about 120,000 people, the city has its own airport, Milan Bergamo and a train station connecting the city to many other interesting places. The city centre is divided into an older upper city built on a hill with epic views and all directions. It's also a UNESCO World Heritage site and contains most of the main attractions.

Just below the upper city is the new part of the city, known as Sittebassa, which is also worth visiting more on that later. The history of Bergamo stretches back into the midst of time. At one time, an eye-need settlement and then a Roman muni municipality. The city flourished in a medieval period where it acquired many of its finest churches and buildings. Bergamo was at one point part of the Republic of Venice and then later a part of the Austrian Empire. It eventually played a key role in the unification of Italy and became part of the Kingdom of Italy in 1859. Now let's take a look at the main attractions of Bergamo. Let's start in the often overlooked newer, lower city, as most likely you'll walk through it if you are starting at the train or bus station. The first thing you will notice is the splendid looking near classical gates of the Porta Nova, which guard the way into the part of the lower city.

These buildings date from about 1870. Just beyond Isian men's fiat savittoria of Anito, the main attraction here is the Tower of the Fallon, which was built in the 1920s to commemorate the dead of World War I. This beautifully decorated tower is 45 meters high. It now contains a small museum about the history of Bergamo and also a viewing deck with panoramic views over the city, especially towards the old town which looks really epic from this location. Also in the lower city are some notable churches and civic buildings. Here is a quick glimpse at some of the highlights. A short walk from the lower city is a vernacular railway up a city, lower city. Built in 1887, this historic vernacular will take directly to the heart of the older upper city. The railway is part of the wider local transport network and uses the same low-cost tickets as the buses.

It can get very busy, so you don't want to wait in line and there is a path next to it that you can walk up instead. Walking takes about 10-15 minutes. In the heart of the upper city is Piazza Vecchia, a small open space with historic buildings on each side. Originally built over the ancient Roman Forum, it is the main square of the old town. On the east side is the Renaissance era new palace. Construction started in the 17th century but not completely finished until 1968 when the ornamental facade was finished. The day it houses an important historic library. On the other side is the medieval Palazzo de la Rezoli. Originally built in the 12th century, it has undergone many changes to miss now, outwardly, agotic building, sitting on top of fine arches with space below to explore. The building is over time served as town hall, courthouse theatre and gallery.

In the middle of the Piazza is the Contorini fountain, decorated with the lines of St. Mark, a sign of the Venetian history of Bergamo. Attached to the Palazzo is a civic tower or Campanoni. This 57 meter high tower can be climbed with stunning views over the city and on a good day you can see as far as the Alps. The tower contains the largest bell in Monbadi. At the base of the tower is a small museum full of fascinating rooms, courtyard and exhibits about the history of Bergamo. Nearby is the medieval Basilica de Santa Maria Majori. This outstanding building was begun in 1137 and built in the Romanesque style. The entrance is guarded by two lions. The Basilica is probably the highlight of Bergamo, due to its lavishly decorated interior with Renaissance choir stores, Baroque Stucco work at 16th century tapestries.

Here is a quick glimpse. The Basilica is a colony chapel. Its exquisitely decorated facade is made up of multi-colored inlaid marble and is quite spectacular. The interior is also amazing and contains tombs and frescoes to admire. As cameras were not allowed inside, I can't show you what it looks like, but it's definitely worth visiting, so really don't miss it. On the same piazza is a Cathedral of Bergamo, which should not be overlooked. Dedicated to St. Alexander, who is a patron saint of Bergamo, originally built in 1459, it has been altered over the years and now has a grand neoclassical facade and a dome added in 1889. The interior is also rather stunning, with a wonderfully decorated nave. The soaring dome is especially interesting with its gilded details and stunning frescoes. Opposite the Cathedral is the octagonal baptistry.

Built in 1340, it was dismantled in 1650, but saved and then later reconstructed in its present location in 1889. Heading back across the other city, we find the castle of Bergamo, the Rocca di Bergamo. This fascinating castle was built in a 14th century and served as a military stronghold for most of its history. It now houses the fascinating museum of the Rizorgumento, which explores the history of the struggle for Italian independence. The castle walls and gardens can also be visited, and here you can find some more outstanding views over Bergamo. The city walls and gates were constructed by the Venetians between 1561 and 1592. These extensive fortifications wrap around the castle walls and gates are constructed by the Venetians between 1561 and 1592. These extensive fortifications wrap around the entire upper city with over 4 kilometres of walls, most of which can be walked around offering more great views.

The highlight is a Fortesan geocomber, which is an impressive white marble gate and a great spot to take a photo. While exploring the city walls, you can also visit many other sites in the upper city. Here are just a few of the highlights. Last but not least is another historic conumptuert that takes you up to San Vigiole, where you can take in some breathtaking views over the upper city, which seems like a fitting spot to conclude this video. Thank you very much for watching, and I hope to see you in another video. Cheerio! You