Bergamo: a city with two faces
Bergamo Airport is 45 kilometres North-East of Milan and close by the city of Bergamo. Consider it an undiscovered pearl of Northern Italy. The city has two faces, because it’s divided into different areas: the old historic centre on the hill (Città Alta) and the new area in the valley (Città Bassa). The old part is enclosed in thick city walls from the 16th century and exudes culture and history all around. Within these walls you will find impressive monuments from the time when the Venetian Republic was at its peak. Take a stroll through the picture perfect streets and you will soon find yourself right in the middle of a Mediaeval city.
After that, hop in a cable car to the new district in the valley, which was constructed in the 19th century. You will find fewer historic monuments, but it is the perfect spot to go shopping. Don’t forget to take plenty of breaks to try some Italian food…