Bergamo (Italian: [ˈbɛrɡamo] ⓘ; Bergamasque: Bèrghem [ˈbɛrɡɛm] ⓘ) is a city in the alpine Lombardy region of northern Italy, approximately 40 km (25 mi) northeast of Milan, and about 30 km (19 mi) from the alpine lakes Como and Iseo and 70 km (43 mi) from Garda and Maggiore.

Of Lombardy’s four great historic cities, Bergamo might just be the finest, courtesy of its handsomely walled old town, antique but atmospheric main piazza and – lest we forget – overachieving Serie A football team (Atalanta). Just east …

Towers, historic villages, churches, funicular railways, stairways climbing through greenery and unexpected views of the surrounding plains and mountains: Bergamo, one of the most popular cities in Lombardy.

Aug 2, 2024 · Bergamo is a cool, old, and lovely city in north Italy, about 25 miles northeast of Milan. Actually, it consists of two different parts – the upper, medieval city, known as Città Alta (literally ‘upper town’) with its grey cobblestone streets, nice medieval towers, and killer views; and the lower town, Città Bassa (‘lower town ...

Feb 28, 2024 · Nestled in the heart of Lombardy, Bergamo is a hidden gem that’s often missed by travellers who only see it as a stopover on their way to Italy’s fashion capital. But skipping Bergamo means missing out on a piece of Italian charm that stands proudly on its own.

Apr 15, 2022 · Bergamo is a cute small town in Lombardy, Italy that has become increasingly attractive to tourists from all over the world. The town is close to Milan and is thus the destination of choice for curious visitors who want to experience something different.

Bergamo is a city of art, precious architecture and bastions, opera music and delicious traditional cuisine. The city centre, surrounded by historic villages, is an extraordinary opportunity for discovery, shopping and entertainment.

Bergamo is a city in Lombardy, a region of Italy, and the capital of the namesake province. One of the most scenic cities in Italy, it is located on and around a steep hill, green in the summer and white in the winter, complemented by pastel-coloured architecture, against the …

Dec 8, 2024 · Bergamo and, in particular, its old part, ‘Upper Bergamo’, is truly a beauty; one of the most atmospheric cities in Lombardy, a real gem. Its timeless charm comes from the cobbled streets lined with only quality shops and historic workshops.

Bergamo, city, Lombardia (Lombardy) region, northern Italy, in the southern foothills of the Alps between the Brembo and Serio rivers, northeast of Milan. Originally the centre of the Orobi tribe, it became a Roman town (Bergomum) in 196 bc. Rebuilt after destruction by Attila the Hun, it …