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Renaissance art, iconic architecture and a medieval baptistery adorn this cathedral on Piazza Vecchia. It’s Bergamo’s main church.

Ride the quick funicular back in time to this hilltop plateau of medieval and Renaissance churches, palaces and towers that seem to compete to be the tallest.

Admire the works of art in this 12th-century church that has no main entrance. The structure sprang from the wreckage of a plague.

Admire the works of art in this 12th-century church that has no main entrance. The structure sprang from the wreckage of a plague.

Renaissance art, iconic architecture and a medieval baptistery adorn this cathedral on Piazza Vecchia. It’s Bergamo’s main church.

Stand in awe of the majestic mammoth by the entrance, marvel at the life-size allosaurus dinosaur skeleton and see thousands of insects and other creepy crawlies.

Enjoy hot drinks in a café and admire the harmonious layout of the landmark Renaissance buildings that decorate this Old Square.

In this suitably modern building browse an array of 20th-century works of art in the permanent collection and examine the modern masterpieces in the temporary exhibits.

In this suitably modern building browse an array of 20th-century works of art in the permanent collection and examine the modern masterpieces in the temporary exhibits.

Stand in awe of the majestic mammoth by the entrance, marvel at the life-size allosaurus dinosaur skeleton and see thousands of insects and other creepy crawlies.

Renaissance art, iconic architecture and a medieval baptistery adorn this cathedral on Piazza Vecchia. It’s Bergamo’s main church.

Stand in awe of the majestic mammoth by the entrance, marvel at the life-size allosaurus dinosaur skeleton and see thousands of insects and other creepy crawlies.

Many European cities are lucky to have a link to the past with their old walls. Visit this city that is doubly fortunate, as the walls are in excellent shape. 

Stand in awe of the majestic mammoth by the entrance, marvel at the life-size allosaurus dinosaur skeleton and see thousands of insects and other creepy crawlies.

Renaissance art, iconic architecture and a medieval baptistery adorn this cathedral on Piazza Vecchia. It’s Bergamo’s main church.

Stand in awe of the majestic mammoth by the entrance, marvel at the life-size allosaurus dinosaur skeleton and see thousands of insects and other creepy crawlies.

Gaze at the beautiful frescoes adorning the dome and see the gloomy tomb in this spectacular church likened to a jewel box.

Renaissance art, iconic architecture and a medieval baptistery adorn this cathedral on Piazza Vecchia. It’s Bergamo’s main church.

Admire the works of art in this 12th-century church that has no main entrance. The structure sprang from the wreckage of a plague.

Inspect works by Moroni and Botticelli and learn about Renaissance masters through the audio tour in this fine arts institution.

Renaissance art, iconic architecture and a medieval baptistery adorn this cathedral on Piazza Vecchia. It’s Bergamo’s main church.

Gaze at the beautiful frescoes adorning the dome and see the gloomy tomb in this spectacular church likened to a jewel box.

Learn about the private life and the famous compositions of Bergamo’s gifted son in this majestic 12th-century palace where you can also see historic musical instruments and works of art.

Inspect works by Moroni and Botticelli and learn about Renaissance masters through the audio tour in this fine arts institution.