Bergamo: Discover the beauty of medieval Italy.

City Overview Bergamo is located in northern Italy, in the middle of the Lombardy region, 48 km northeast of Milan, at the southern foot of the Alps and on the edge of the Orobie Mountains. Transportation • External transportation: You can fly to Bergamo Airport, which has buses to the city. You can also go to Milan first, and then take a train from Milan to Bergamo, which takes about 1 hour. • Internal transportation: The upper and lower towns are connected by cable car, and you can also take a bus to travel around the city. Main Attractions • Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore: Built in 1137, it combines Romanesque and Baroque architectural styles. The interior is luxuriously decorated with exquisite frescoes, sculptures, and tapestries, and is the burial place of composer Gaetano Donizetti. • Bergamo Castle: Located in the upper town, it was built in the 14th century and is a medieval Romanesque castle with intricate carvings, perfect for taking photos. • Piazza Vecchia: There are many Michelin-recommended restaurants around, where you can experience the local atmosphere. • Cappella Colleoni: A private church of the Venetian mercenary captain Colleoni, with Renaissance architectural style. Food Recommendations • Bergamo Cheese: A famous local specialty. • Pasta: Try pasta with a variety of flavors and ingredients. • Pizza: Such as the classic Margherita pizza. • Ice Cream: Try the special polenta-flavored ice cream. Accommodation Recommendations • Upper Town: Experience the ancient atmosphere and historical buildings, and choose to walk or take the cable car. • Lower Town: Hotel prices may be relatively affordable, and transportation is convenient for traveling around the city. Travel Routes • One-day tour route A: Arrive in Bergamo in the morning, first go to Piazza Vecchia to experience the local atmosphere; then visit the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore to admire its exquisite architecture and interior decoration. In the afternoon, visit the Cappella Colleoni, and enjoy the sunset in the upper town in the evening. • One-day tour route B: Take the cable car from the lower town to the upper town, visit Bergamo Castle, and learn about the history of the city. Then go to the Cittadella and the city gate area to admire the ancient city walls and gates.