Top ten sights in the Città Alta in Bergamo

People often ask what the top ten sights are in Bergamo’s Città Alta (upper town).

Colleoni Chapel

I have put together a list of ten places that visitors to Bergamo really must see. Because the Città Alta is compact and easy to walk around it should be possible to cover them all in one day.

There are so many beautiful, historic buildings in Bergamo that it has been difficult to make my choice and anyone who would like to add to the list is welcome to email me with their suggestions.

Don’t miss:

1 – Colleoni Chapel in Piazza Duomo -  a Renaissance gem that was built to house the tomb of Bartolomeo Colleoni.

2 – Palazzo Terzi in Piazza Terzi – a palace considered to be an important example of baroque architecture.

3 – Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in Piazza Duomo – a beautiful church that houses the tomb of opera composer Gaetano Donizetti.

4 – Palazza Ragione in Piazza Vecchia – a 12th century stone palace with an open staircase leading to the top floor.

5 – Museo Donizettiano in Via Arena – a fascinating museum dedicated to the composer that is housed in a beautiful, old palace.

Statues at Palazzo Terzi

6 – Il Campanone in Piazza Vecchia – a 12th century tower that houses the big bell that sounds Bergamo’s nightly curfew.

7 – La Rocca -  a distinctive circular tower originally built as a fortress to protect Bergamo .

9 – Il Tempietto – a tiny church that dates back to the year 1000.

10 – Biblioteca Civica in Piazza Vecchia – a white marble palace housing Bergamo’s civic library.

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