Bergamo - Buses and Buses - Transportation - Attractions and Monuments

Bergamo is a city in Italy's Lombardy region located at the foot of the Bergamo Alps in the north of the country. It has a population of about 120,000. It can be divided into two parts - the first is the quiet Upper Town (Città Alta), where the historic center and most of the monuments are located, and the second is Città Bassa, which is the more modern face of Bergamo, noisy, businesslike, full of busy streets, though also with interesting monuments and attractions. These two parts of Bergamo are connected by a historic electric train.

Bergamo owes its fame and popularity among European tourists to low-cost airlines, which often land at the local airport. However, most visitors treat the city as a transfer point for exploring other parts of Italy, especially Milan, less than 50 kilometers away. Bergamo is even called the "gateway to Milan" due to the close proximity of the two cities. In addition, some of the more popular attractions in northern Italy - Lakes Garda, Como and Iseo - are also nearby.

What to see in Bergamo?

Bergamo itself is worth a visit if only for a short while. It is famous for its historic architecture, delicious cuisine and beautiful views. In the Middle Ages it was a wealthy and independent city, the seat of the Lombard princes.

The Old Town - Bergamo Città Alta

Situated on a hilltop, Bergamo's historic center is surrounded by well-preserved Venetian defensive walls about 6 kilometers long. Venetian because the Venetian Republic is behind their creation in the 16th century. There are three ways to get there: on foot, by cable car or by bus. Due to the density of monuments, this is an ideal place to start exploring. Here you can find beautiful old townhouses, narrow cobblestone streets and cozy cafes and restaurants. Bergamo's most important monuments are located in Piazza Vecchia.

The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Bergamo

This three-nave temple with a Greek cross plan was built from the 12th to the 14th century. The exterior represents the Lombard Romanesque style, while the interior was finished in the Baroque style. You can see tapisseries, which are decorative fabrics that mimic paintings, lots of gilding, beautiful frescoes and sculptures. The basilica does not have a main entrance, but there are 4 side entrances.

St. Alexander Cathedral

The city's patron saint is Saint Alexander of Bergamo, a Roman soldier and martyr, and it is to him that the city's largest church is dedicated. Originally, a church dedicated to St. Vincent stood on the site.

Cappella Colleoni

The chapel, resplendent with a beautifully decorated marble facade, is the mausoleum of the Colleoni family, built in the late 15th century. Noteworthy in the interiors are frescoes by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo and impressive tombs.

Funicolare di Bergamo Alta

The funicular railroad has been operating in the city since 1887. A ride on it provides the fastest possible transportation between the lower and upper parts of the city, and the carriages, which can accommodate 50 passengers, run practically every moment, overcoming the height difference of 85 meters.

Bergamo accommodations - Italy for the weekend

Cost-effective flights to nearby airports and a large number of coach connections running to the Apennine Peninsula have caused many Poles to increasingly opt for a vacation in Italy or a short city break. Bergamo airport is less than 6 kilometers from the city center. Travelers planning to stay there for a longer period of time may be surprised because accommodation in Bergamo Città Alta, i.e. in the historic part of the town, is not among the cheapest. A far more economical option would be to find accommodation in the Città Bassa area. There, you will find more establishments and cafes not as tourist-oriented, which are used by locals.

For travelers who treat Bergamo as a base, accommodation in the lower part of the city will be ideal, due to its proximity to the main train station. Prices are no longer so daunting, and it's not that far to the historic part, especially when taking the train or bus rides.

Bergamo - tourist attractions and sights of the city. What to see?

Bergamo is a city of over 100 - thousand  located in  Lombardy at the foot of the Alps. Its biggest tourist attraction is the Old Town, known as the Upper Town.  The historic Old Town is surrounded  by a Venetian wall with the famous gate  Porta San Giacomo. It  is from here that we can admire the beautiful panorama of the city.

From the Sindbad bus stop where our bus stops, which is located at the  Railway Station  Piazza Marconido  to  the center of the city, we can walk.

It is worthwhile to stroll through the narrow streets, enjoy the specialties of Italian cuisine in the numerous restaurants located in this part of the city. Bergamo's most valuable monuments include  Cathedral or Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore and the Baroque stuccos in Piazza Vecchia which capture the atmosphere of Italian cities.

The stop in Waalwijk, from which Sindbad buses to Poland depart, is located at Piazza Marconido railroad station.

Bergamo - buses and vans. Transport from and to Bergamo

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