Best Time to Visit Bergamo for 3 Days Itinerary, What to Do & Where to Go

Day 1 | Morning

The church of Santa Maria Maggiore

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Piazza del Duomo. Bergamo 24122, Italy

The Church of the Virgin Mary of Bergamo was founded in 1137 and lasted until the 15th century. Now you can still see the Roman structure outside the church and the Greek cross. Go inside the church. Look up, you can see the mural painted on the church dome by Giovanbattista and the graveyard of the great composer Getanodo Nietzscheti inside.

Day 1 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at The church of Santa Maria Maggiore, you can head to GAMeC, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

GAMeC

Location: Via San Tomaso, 53, 24121 Bergamo BG, Italy

Opposite the Calala Academy, the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art is exhibiting works by modern Italian artists, and of course, it often stifles small exhibitions of modern artists.

Day 1 | Evening

After visiting the glorious GAMeC, Petronilla - Hotel in Bergamo nearby is the best place to stay.

Petronilla - Hotel in Bergamo

The Petronilla is a boutique hotel located in the heart of Bergamo's lower city, in the historic San Lazzaro area. Each room is unique and features modern art and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast at this hotel is an extensive buffet of homemade foods, and is served outside on the courtyard in the summer months. On request, a dinner of Lombardy specialities is available. Petronilla Hotel features a sauna, a hot tub, a small meeting room and a gym. Staff are available 24 hours a day and can recommend the best places to visit during your stay. Hotel Petronilla is just a few steps from Bergamo's main shopping district and public buses are 100 metres away. Bergamo Train Station is 15 minutes' walk.

Day 2 | Morning

Civic Museum of Natural Sciences in Bergamo

Opening Hours: Open on Fri,Sun,10:00am-6:00pm;Open on Mon-Thu,9:00am-1:00pm,2:00pm-5:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Piazza della Cittadella, 10, 24129 Bergamo BG, Italy

The Natural Science Museum is located in Bergamo's fortress for the security of the city. A large number of animal specimens and fossils are displayed in the museum, many of which are specimens and fossils of prehistoric animals, forming a complete chain of prehistoric biospheres, and there are other exhibits of wild animals in other periods.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Duomo (S. Alessandro).

Duomo (S. Alessandro)

Opening Hours: 7:30-11:45&15:00-18:30

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Piazza Vecchia, 24129 Bergamo, Italy

Begamo Cathedral is located on the east side of Cathedral Square and southeast of La Jonai Palace. It is the center of Begamo's spiritual life for centuries. It adopts a slightly plain Baroque style. The interior is very solemn, white and gold color combination, giving a majestic feeling, exquisite carving to impress.

Day 2 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Duomo (S. Alessandro), B&B Dimora Delle Donnole nearby is the best place to stay.

B&B Dimora Delle Donnole

Housed in a 16th-century building, 2 km from Bergamo Alta, B&B Dimora Delle Donnole Bergamo Alta offers panoramic views of the surroundings from its garden. Every morning guests can enjoy breakfast in the communal dining area or in the panoramic terrace in summer. With antique furnishings and hardwood floors, each suite features a main bedroom and a separate living area. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower and free toiletries. Facilities include a flat-screen TV, free WiFi and a coffee machine. Guests can enjoy views of Bergamo Bassa from the balcony. Free private parking is available on site. B&B Dimora Delle Donnole Bergamo Alta is a 15-minute drive from Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport.

Day 3 | Morning

The Colleoni Chapel

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Piazza Duomo, 5, 24129 Bergamo BG, Italy

The Coleoni Church is a masterpiece of the Lombard Renaissance on the north side of the Virgin Mary Church. The front is made of elegant marble mosaics and carvings. The interior is decorated with Tiepolo murals, looking upwards as if in heaven.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Palazzo della Ragione.

Palazzo della Ragione

Location: Piazza Vecchia, Bergamo, Italy

Located in the old square of the old town, Lajiu Nei Palace was the old town hall, a symbol of the medieval city republic. The balcony was carved with reliefs of winged stone lions, a 300-year-old print of Venice's rule of Bergamo. Walk up to the tower via the first floor porch ladder.

Day 3 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Ginevra Rooms in advance, because all the tourists head to Palazzo della Ragione love staying at it.

Ginevra Rooms

Set in Bergamo, Ginevra Rooms offers accommodation with free WiFi and TV, as well as a shared lounge and a terrace. Popular points of interest near the bed and breakfast include Centro Congressi Bergamo, Teatro Donizetti Bergamo and Accademia Carrara. The nearest airport is Orio Al Serio International Airport, 6 km from Ginevra Rooms.

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