Historians believe that the city founded ligures and called him originally Barra, then the city won the Romans and changed the name on Bergummum. However, the exact origin of the name has not yet been established, because they believe that they are derived from the German word Berg (Mountain), others believe that it is derived from the Greek Word Bergam, Ie Citadel. Now Bergamo is a surprisingly beautiful city at any time of the year, whenever you arrive, you will find something special in nature, in the vicinity, in how this city lives. First of all, it is worth saying that there are two parts of the city - the old town, which is located on the top of the hill, and the new city, which spreads at the foot. The old town is similar to the old ancestor, which is happily watching his chad. Naturally, the main attractions and historical places are located in the old part, on top. You can get there by bus directly from the railway station, on the funicular, the length of the route of which is 228 meters and of course on foot :), only then will have to be pregnant.
I will say honestly, the bus ride is boring and not interesting, on the funicular - quickly and unusual, but on foot is the best option - on the way you can see a lot of interesting things, it is first, and secondly, you can spend a bunch of unnecessary calories that you Earn dining or snacking in Italian restaurants and cafes (baking here is simply amazing!).
That's how the staircase looks like, which leads to the old town. Yes, the staircase is long, the road is tedious, but it is beautiful and romantic.
The Old Town is acquainted with thick walls with a length of 5122 mesters with 14 bastions, 32 guard booths and 2 platforms, entrance to the city, as it should be protected by a massive gate, such a feeling that they get to the centenary 5-6 back. We entered the gate of San Dzhacomo, built in 1592. And also when you get to the gate, then your gaze will open a magnificent view of the new city, which spread out at thenime.
Looking a bit on before, if you travel the map of the city or certain pointers, then in the city it will be very easy. So, we were looking for a cathedral and came out completely unexpectedly on the other side of the city, did not matter, our efforts were rewarded were here such a gorgeous view of the old town.
And so, the heart of the city is Piazza Vecchia's area, on which there are such interesting buildings like the Town Hall of Palazzo Della Ragione and the Contarini Fountain. The Square itself was built in about the 14th century, but the town hall was built for two centuries earlier. The Town Hall was built when the city was influenced by Venice, over time they rebuilt it several times, now there is a fresco museum. Opposite the Town Hall is the Library named after Angelo Mai - one of the richest libraries of Italy, her facade is skillfully decorated with white marble. The library stores more than 650,000 volumes. Also on the square there is a fountain donated by the mayor of Venice Alviz Contarini in 1780.
Also, the city tower of Torre Chivika is located on the square, the bell on which every day at 10 pm calls notifying about the closure of the city gate.
Another historic landmark of Bergamo - Capelon Colloni, in which the commander Bartolomo Colleoni rests. The chapel was built in the period from 1473 to 1476. Initially, it was planned to bury the daughter of Bartolomeo in the chapel, which died in returning 15 years, but it was buried in the city of Urnino, and her body was moved to the chapel only in 1842.
On the right side of the Capella, an octaigrated baptistery was built, in the niches of which are the statues of eight virtues, there are statues of eight bliss in the corners, and an angel is on the spiers. Inside the Baptistery there are bas-reliefs that bring the birth story of Jesus Christ. Of course, in the tomb, as it should be the atmosphere, gloomy and bitter, and on the street there was a bad weather, so the lack of lighting completely destroyed all possible pictures.
Opposite the Baptistery is a Duomo Cathedral, dedicated to Saint Alexander - the patron of the city. The cathedral was also rebuilt several times and reissued. In the 15th century, during the restructuring of the cathedral, the underground church - Crypt added to it. The cathedral is really richly decorated and decorated, it is a pity due to lack of lighting inside enough dark and photos are not obtained.
There are still a lot of religious historical and just architectural and historical and just architectural and historical and just architectural. I really wanted to go to the Botanical Garden and in the Archaeological Museum, but unfortunately, walking around the city time flies too quickly. But is it not this reason to come here again?