Bergamo is an Italian city in the Lombardy region, the administrative center of the province of the same name. Bergamo is a beautiful and cozy city located on the top of a hill, its architecture is very diverse and beautiful due to the influence of Venice: from the 15th to 18th century the settlement was under the rule of this republic. Administratively the city is divided into two districts - Bergamo Alta and Bergamo Basso, located opposite each other on the hills and divided by a fortification wall.
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How to get here
The city is located in the valley of the river Poe , 50 km from Milan. Direct flights from Moscow to Bergamo are approximately once a week, both charter and direct (however, their availability should be specified in advance, in the 2013 season flew and Nord Air in winter, and the Wind Jet in summer). The flight time is about 3, 5 hours, the ticket price is from 15 thousand rubles. To get from the airport Orio Al Serio to the city is not difficult, you can take a taxi or a shuttle bus.
In addition, you can fly to Milan, where from Russia the sides fly more often. Then by bus or train a little less than an hour.
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Climate
Climate in Bergamo is Mediterranean. The average air temperature in summer is +26 ° C, in winter - about +7 ° C. Precipitation is infrequent, so you can visit the city at any time of the year.
Hotels
Bergamo has a very large selection of hotels, but it's better to book seats in advance, even if you are going to come on a weekend. At your service as a small cozy hotel (from € 50 per night), and luxury 4 * and 5 * apartments (€ 80-100). A large number of hotels are located in the center of the city, which allows you to be closer to attractions and places of entertainment
Cuisine and restaurants
Bergamo has a huge number of cafes and restaurants, mainly specializing in national cuisine. We advise you to visit the restaurant Colleoni & dell'Angelo, which is perfectly suitable during the day for friendly meetings, and in the evening - for romantic ones. Italian cuisine can also be enjoyed in the small restaurant De Mimmo, which offers a variety of options for pizza, pasta, seafood dishes and the best wines.
The Tratoria Parietti restaurant is perfect for spending time with the whole family. Here you will be pleased with reasonable prices and a varied menu, as well as a very cozy atmosphere and attentive service. If you went to Bergamo as a big company, the Gennaro & Pia restaurant, located near the city center, is the perfect place to spend the evening.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions Bergamo
At the very top of the hill is the Upper Town (Bergamo Alta). The lower city (Bergamo Bassa) has a more modern architectural appearance. Bergamo refers to those cities where the historical center with monuments of architecture was preserved. The most popular place among tourists is Piazza Vecchif. The architectural ensemble of the square recalls the Middle Ages when the city was under the influence of the Venetian authorities.
Palazzo della Ragione changed its appearance several times - in 1520 the lower gallery and the main Sala Sapriate, frescoes. Opposite is the New Palace with the rich library of Cardinal Angelo Mai, the center of the square is adorned with the fountain of La Fontana Contarini
Nearby, in Piazza Del Duomo, A beautiful Kalleoni chapel, made in the Lombard style of the Renaissance. The chapel is considered one of the greatest architectural masterpieces of the era. There is also a small octagonal Baptistery of the 14th century and the Romanesque church of Santa Maria Maggiore
Looking at the sights of Bergamo, be sure to visit the picture gallery Carrara, located in the Lower City. It houses one of the richest collections of masterpieces by Italian masters: paintings by Lombard, Bergamo and Venetian schools, famous painters Basquenis, Canaletto, Lotto, Maroni and many others. To the gallery you can go down the funicular or walk on foot, enjoying a beautiful view of the Lombard plain and the churches of the Bergamo Basso district.
Going down to Bergamo Basso and visiting the art gallery, go to the church of Santa Maria della Grazie, next to which is the Roman Column, established in the early 17th century. Nearby is Piazza Dante with the fountain of Neptune and the Palace of Justice
Music lovers are advised to visit the Opera Theater, built in the late 18th century and bearing the name of the famous Bergamite composer Gataano Donizetti. Every summer opera festivals are held here, collecting talented performers from around the world under the roof of the theater.
- Rise for 2, 5 minutes and 1, 5 EUR on a funicular to the Old Town, on the way enjoying the pretty views. Address: Piazza Mercato delle Scarpe, opening hours: 7.00-0.01 several times per hour.
- Go to the local zoo to find out all about the parrots zhako, take pictures of the zebra and tease the white tiger. Address: via Cornelle, 16, Val Brembo, entrance 9-11 EUR.
- Look at the Caffe Del Tasso in Piazza Vecchia and taste the special Bergamo dessert - La Polenta e Osei (taste, I must say, for an amateur).
- Well, after you've had an appetite, go to Da Nasty pizzeria, which contains 250 kinds of pizza. A decent challenge to lovers of Italian cuisine! Address: Via Zambonate, 25
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