Things to do in Bergamo

One of Lombardy’s historic towns, Bergamo’s charm lies in its contrasts. Divided in two, its atmospheric old town is perched on a hill, while below sprawls its buzzing modern side. Most of the city’s sights are concentrated in the former and include the magnificent main square, ancient Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore and colorfully marbled Cappella Colleoni. And of course, no visit is complete without strolling along the city’s famed 16th-century Venetian walls, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2017.