Bergamo, Italy

Bergamo

A walled upper town on a hill, reached by funicular, above a modern lower town.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Bergamo

Day 1

  1. MorningTake the funicular up to the Città Alta and walk the Venetian walls, a UNESCO site.
  2. AfternoonSee the Cappella Colleoni and the Santa Maria Maggiore basilica on the Piazza Vecchia.
  3. EveningRide the second funicular to San Vigilio for sunset, then dinner in the upper town.

Day 2

Visit Lake Iseo and Monte Isola, or Lake Como.

What to eat

Casoncelli, stuffed pasta with butter and sage, and polenta e osei sweets.

Local tips

Make the most of Bergamo

Beat the crowds

The upper town is busiest on weekend afternoons. Come in the morning or on a weekday evening.

Best photo spot

The view from the San Vigilio hill above the upper town, reached by a second small funicular.

Getting there

The airport bus takes 20 minutes to the lower town. A funicular takes you up to Città Alta.

Don't miss nearby

Lake Iseo, about 40 minutes away, with the car-free island of Monte Isola.

Good to know

Walk the Venetian walls around the upper town at sunset. The upper town's main street is pedestrian-only.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Bergamo

Getting there

  • Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)5 km away
  • Milano Linate Airport (LIN)40 km away
  • Milan45 km away
  • Verona110 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forOld towns & architecture, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryItaly

Questions

Bergamo: good to know

Is Bergamo worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and food. A walled upper town on a hill, reached by funicular, above a modern lower town.

How many days do you need in Bergamo?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Bergamo?

You can visit all year. The upper town is busiest on weekend afternoons. Come in the morning or on a weekday evening.

How do you get to Bergamo?

The nearest airport is Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY), about 5 km away. The airport bus takes 20 minutes to the lower town. A funicular takes you up to Città Alta.

What is there to see near Bergamo?

Nearby hidden places include Varenna (45 km), Milan (45 km) and Lake Maggiore (Stresa) (90 km).

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