Going down into the valley has never been so fun! Ride on an MTB, embraced by the wind, almost without pedalling: this is the essence of downhill mountain-biking, a sport capable of giving thrilling adrenaline rushes. Ascend to the top helped by the comfort of a chairlift, and enjoy the return to the valley on two wheels! ! Grab your […]
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be suspended in the air? It’s an experience that we all dreamed of as children, often watching our favourite films. If the idea fascinates you, now’s the right time to find out more! Bergamo’s adventure parks are reopening, it’s the perfect opportunity to try a new adrenaline-filled experience. Launch yourself on […]
Here’s what they say about the welcome given to tourists in Bergamo. This is the letter from Mr. Douglas Sandberg, an American photographer with a passion for European art who returned to Bergamo for the second time in his life – the first was in 1977 – and he wanted to thank Lucia Milesi, a long-time employee at the Infopoint […]
“There is no definitive separation while there is memory” So wrote Isabel Allende, and the cemetery is the place of memory, the concrete sign of the passage of those who no longer exist in this earthly life. The Monumental Cemetery of Bergamo is the city’s main holy field. It was designed by two great personalities of the last century, architect […]
A day exploring the route of the Adda River 313 km long, the Adda begins in the mountains of Valtellina. From Alpisella it flows through the city of Sondrio and flows into Lake Como, from which it reborn and runs through the provinces of Lecco, Bergamo, Milan and finally flows into the Po, in province of Lodi. It is the […]
“Santa Lucia bella, dei bimbi sei la stella.” When December arrives, Bergamo is full of celebration: here Christmas arrives early! December 13th is indeed the celebration dedicated to Saint Lucia: a fixed appointment and much awaited by children. Saint Lucia is the protector of the blind, electricians and ophthalmologists, she is the saint of light, but do you know her […]
VisitBergamoBLOG is online!! Our website and social media profiles just weren’t enough for us, here at VisitBergamo we don’t want to miss a thing and so we created a blog to tell you about the Bergamo area’s beauty and all the experiences to try at least once in your lifetime! Here in Bergamo you’ll never get bored, take a look, […]
Did you know that one of the most beloved Popes of the 1900s, John XXIII, was from Bergamo? The author of the very important encyclical Pacem in Terris is originally from Sotto il Monte, a village a few kilometres from Bergamo, where it is possible to retrace the places where he grew up and began his vocation. Let’s try to […]
VisitBergamo has put together a cultural, delectable and relaxing itinerary for those looking to venture beyond the parameters of Bergamo’s city center. Are you someone who likes to head off the beaten track? Who likes to visit not just a city but its surroundings? Are you looking for a hidden gem whether it be to relax or to whet your […]
Let yourself be inspired by the major events and traditional festival that take place in Bergamo and its surroundings during the month of June. Special occasions for all tastes: from music, to nature, from food and wine, to arts, from sports, to international festivals. First Serio Waterfalls Opening for 2018 – Valbondione A 315 meters high triple jump, a gush […]
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