Bergamo Castles & palaces + Historical pictures

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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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Few places can maintain that they have a museum sitting atop an ancient Roman court. See this unusual combination site when you visit the city of Bergamo.

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

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. 

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

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. 

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.

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

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

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.

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

Go beyond this city’s Venetian walls to see a preserved medieval town and check out the impressive art museums in the lower district.

Appreciate the array of historical relics in the museum and snap photos of the 360-degree views from the main tower of this medieval outpost.

Appreciate the array of historical relics in the museum and snap photos of the 360-degree views from the main tower of this medieval outpost.

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.