Bergamo Historical + Museum pictures

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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.

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.

Get a close-up view of the Big Bell at the summit of the structure that is the tallest in the City of One Hundred Towers.

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

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.

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

Get a close-up view of the Big Bell at the summit of the structure that is the tallest in the City of One Hundred Towers.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Get a close-up view of the Big Bell at the summit of the structure that is the tallest in the City of One Hundred Towers.

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

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. 

Get a close-up view of the Big Bell at the summit of the structure that is the tallest in the City of One Hundred Towers.

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.

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