Visit Bergamo

Beautiful town, especially Alta. We found this location great for using public transport. We took the train to Milan on one day and a train to Lake Garda another day. The people are friendly and lots of choice for food and drinks.

Danielle United Kingdom

Bergamo is split into 2 parts Bassa and Alta. The lower part (Bassa) is bigger, busier, more modern but still great to visit ( a must see is the Accademia Carrara- wonderful paintings that you can get amazingly close to). The tourists head for Citta Alta which is the stunning fortified old town perched on top of a steep hill with cobbled, narrow streets, beautiful Piazzas, cafe, restaurants and stunning architecture. A great place just to stroll around, meander along the back streets or walk along the ancient Venetian walls. Day-trippers disappear at night and many groups stay in Bergamo Bassa leaving it much quieter and very pleasant at night in the old town with loads of good eateries, bars, cafes and gelaterias to visit. If you're there ay 10pm listen to the bells of the Campanone, Palazzo del Podestà in the Piazza Vecchia, tolling 100 chimes- a reminder of the old curfew when the town gates where due to close, yes they still;l do it every night and we loved the sound of the bells. Top reason we stop in Bergamo is it's location. and it's brilliant connections by train, bus or flights. We arrived by train from Ravenna and got a town bus from opposite the main train station up to the top Citta Alta for 1.75 euro and later flew out from Bergamo Orio al Serio airport. You can get a bus direct to the airport from the top of the old town or at various stops down through the town to opposite the train station- costs 3euros one way , so cheap and super convenient. TOP TIP if you're going to the airport and staying in the old town then join the bus at the start of the route at Colle Aperto (next to La Marianna ice cream cafe) because the bus gets super busy on the way down and picks up so many people that you can't move by the time you get to Bergamo Bassa. I wouldn't recommend taking the bus if you've got large suitcases or lots of luggage as it just gets too crowded and you may not be allowed on.

Tuftyhead United Kingdom

Although I have been to Bergamo 24 years ago, I don't remember it being so beautiful and interesting. The Architecture is amazing, with beautiful, grand buildings almost everywhere you look in the city centre and so clean and attended to. Wonderful variety of cafes and restaurants along the main street, with a very effective, regular bus timetable which we used every day to get to and from Citta Alta where we stayed. The train station had regular trains that took us to Milan 45 minutes away and also to the mountains and lakes. Bergamo Citta Alta is also beautiful with many buses going to and fro every 10 / 15 minutes from the city. Food and service in both areas are really very good and although the staff appreciated my Italian attempts, most spoke English. Food and travel were also good value. Recommend train ride to Varenna on Lake Como, absolutely beautiful! Can't wait to go to Bergamo again.

Patrick United Kingdom

It may just have been the time of year we went (April) but very few restaurants in our immediate area stayed open late. We arrived at one at 9.20pm to be told that they were shortly closing the kitchen! By the time we got to another we were told we would have to chose quickly what we wanted to eat as they were closing soon. So we felt quite rushed to choose and eat. We ate at Vox restaurant on 2 nights which was very nice and they stayed open late. The nearest supermarket advertised as closing at 9pm but would not let us in for just one item at 8.45pm! The area was ideal to use as a base to visit other areas; Milan, Lake Garda and Lake Como and also nearby Verona Citta alta was lovely though although we only went there in the daytime so can't comment on places to eat an evening meal.

Claire

Beautiful new town with many shops and cafes. And a very interesting old town with 12th-13th century architecture, narrow streets and beautiful churches. It sits on a high hill and has stunning views of the new town. There are plenty of cafes and pizzerias where you can try delicious pizza and eat a delicious cake.

Olga Latvia

I truly loved the history and scenery of this city. The people were always friendly and welcoming. The restaurants were very friendly and welcoming as well as being reasonably priced. By the way, the food was delicious too!!

Joan United Kingdom