Location: Province of Bergamo
Top Things to do in Province of Bergamo
What to do and see in Province of Bergamo, Lombardy: The Best Things to do
Located in northwest Italy’s Lombardy region, the province of Bergamo offers more than just a day-trip diversion from the big city of Milan. This hilltop town is known for its architectural gems, including medieval and Renaissance structures that continue to amaze tourists and locals alike. Don’t miss the historic Piazza Vecchia with its 12th and 16th century buildings. And Bergamo’s Galleria dell’Accademia Carrara is an art gallery featuring works from Italian legends including Botticelli, Titian, Canaletto and Raphael, to name a few.
Restaurants in Province of Bergamo
1. Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,500 reviews
Reviewed By Margo7850p
The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore is a church located in Bergamo Alta, in Piazza del Duomo, right next to the Cathedral. The church was built as a vote of gratitude by the inhabitants of Bergamo for defending the city against drought, hunger and plague that hit the city and the surrounding area in 1133. The temple was built in the second half of the 12th century in the Romanesque style on a Greek cross plan with three naves. The interior makes a gigantic impression. The interior of the basilica was rebuilt in the 17th century, the dome's interior was also changed during this period. The original Romanesque layout on the Greek cross plan has been preserved, but the decor is baroque. It is worth paying attention to the crucifix from the fourteenth century. The basilica lacks a central entrance. All four existing entrances are side entrances. The Portal of the Red Lions with a portico by Giovanni da Campione opens on Piazza del Duomo. From the south, the Portal of the White Lions overlooks Piazza Rosate, and to the left of it the Portal of the Fountain by Pietro Isabello. Beautiful place. You have to see them.
2. La Citta Alta
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5.0 based on 8,014 reviews
Reviewed By 537gwynethr - Altrincham, United Kingdom
Cita Alta, Bergamo's old town, is the most amazing place. I spotted it whilst travelling from Bergamo airport to the train station and cut short a visit to Milan to go and see it and I am so glad that I did. It is the most wonderful old town, full of cobbled streets and a wonderful piazza with wonderful historical buildings. A great place to wander around and sit and have a drink and watch the world go by. Very atmospheric. It's worth a detour to visit if you fly into Bergarmo and very easy to get to. Just take the No.1 bus (first bus stop as you leave the arrivals hall and signposted Bergamo. Get off at the Funiculare stop ( just ask anyone) and then take the funicular train up to the old town. Depending on traffic this takes 20-30 mins from the airport. You can leave your luggage at the airport but do not follow the left luggage signs as that takes you on a detour. From the arrivals hall cross straight into the carpark and then on the left you will see the carhire office. The left luggage facility is part of that building.
3. Leolandia
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4.5 based on 8,513 reviews
Leolandia Amusement Park - more then 40 rides, shows, aquarium & farm in Bergamo, just 20 minutes from Milan.
Reviewed By ruchitk2019
Perfect place to take your child who is like 4-6 years Rides more suited to them and secondly it had my son's favorite cartoon characters Pj mask and Masha &th bear which was the icing on the cake for us. The sheer joy The staff is simply fantastic and helpful I had forgotten my phone on their Express shuttle bus they found my phone and kept it with them till I returned back to Milan to collect it
4. Casino Municipale di San Pellegrino
5. Oriocenter
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4.5 based on 976 reviews
Reviewed By Rickytrips1234 - Essex, United Kingdom
What a great idea to have a large shopping center a short walk from Bergamo airport so you can arrive early for your flight and eat and shop.
6. Parco Adda Nord
7. Mausoleo della famiglia Crespi
8. Parco Faunistico Le Cornelle
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4.0 based on 2,420 reviews
The Cornelle Animal Park is an important presence both from the scientific and the touristic point of view, managed by a private company, therefore enjoys no public funding and Its income comes solely from the ticket. The Park extends itself over a surface of 126.000 sq. mt and hosts around 120 animal species of mammals, birds and reptiles. The structures follow the most recent european trends regarding animal well being, insuring that each species has a life as close as possible to that in the wild both in terms of socialization, spaces and stimuli as well as taking into consideration animal and visitor safety. Entrance to the park is exclusively on foot and by following an ideal path, the visitor can live an exciting experience.Visitors can admire well known species right next to less common and endangered species like the Snow Leopard, the Japanese Crane, Lear’s Macaw and the White Tiger whose white mantel is caused by the combination of recessive genes.
Reviewed By samtW7048PQ
This is by far the best zoo i have ever been to. The setting is lovely and very nice to walk around. The range of animals are amazing, the baby black panther was adorable!, you will definitely need a camera. This is the first zoo where i have been able to look at the animals close up without anything blocking the view. The animal enclosures are spacious and the animals seem very happy and content. Would definitely recommend this zoo to anybody and will be coming back next year.
9. Valle Vertova
10. Grand Hotel San Pellegrino
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