Città Alta
The upper town, medieval and surrounded by Venetian walls, best explored on foot along cobbled streets.
Tickets →Bergamo, Italy
Bergamo: airports, things to do and where to stay
Bergamo is a Lombard city in two parts: the medieval, walled Città Alta on a hill, and the modern Città Bassa below, linked by a funicular.
Bergamo airports
From the airport to central Bergamo
Milán Bérgamo (Orio al Serio) airport is about 4 km from central Bergamo.
ATB 1
A city bus line linking the airport with Bergamo station in about 15 min. It is the cheapest way into the city.
Milano Centrale
Several operators link the airport with Milano Centrale in about an hour. They leave from outside the terminal.
Taxi
Official rank in front of the terminal. It takes about 10-15 min to central Bergamo.
Bergamo
Things to do in Bergamo
Piazza Vecchia
The main square of the upper town, lined with historic palaces and the Campanone tower.
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Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
A Romanesque basilica with a richly decorated Baroque interior, in the heart of the upper town.
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Cappella Colleoni
The Renaissance funerary chapel of the condottiere Bartolomeo Colleoni, with a richly decorated facade of coloured marble.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Bergamo?
Bergamo is served by Milán Bérgamo (Orio al Serio) (BGY).
How far is the airport from central Bergamo?
Milán Bérgamo (Orio al Serio) airport is about 4 km from central Bergamo.
How do I get from the airport to central Bergamo?
From Milán Bérgamo (Orio al Serio) airport you can take ATB 1 (bus), Milano Centrale (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Bergamo?
Highlights of Bergamo include Città Alta, Piazza Vecchia, Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, and Cappella Colleoni.
Photo credits
- Città Alta: Ввласенко, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Piazza Vecchia: Steffen Schmitz, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore: Steffen Schmitz, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Cappella Colleoni: Steffen Schmitz, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons