Bergamo is one of the richest and most elegant cities of Italy. The magnificence of the city is largely-commodity of Venice, which had power over Bergamo since the beginning of the 15th century until the end of the 18th century. For example, at this time urban walls around the center were built.
As for entertainment, most of the entertainment establishments of the city - cafes and bars, where people come on a cup of tea or lunch in the afternoon, and in the evening on a glass of wine and live music. In the summer months it is interesting to just stroll through the streets in Città Bassa or Città Alta. Large discos are located in neighboring cities or on the outskirts of Bergamo.
Here are some Bars and clubs In which you can look in Bergamo:
Vineria Cozzi. (Via Colleoni 22)
This place can be said, be sure to visit. This is a historic wine bar with charming old interiors. It is worth come here, first of all, just relax and drink, and not to take off.
Tsunami. (Via Statuto 19 / a)
This is an elegant Mexican bar, where DJs perform. Come here to try sharp mexican dishes and exotic cocktails.
Baretto di San Vigilio (Via Castello 1)
This is a bar and a restaurant with an open front terrace, offering a magnificent view of the city. The place is considered one of the most romantic restaurants in the city.
Capogiro. (Strada Statale BRIANTEA, CURNO)
The nearest disco in Bergamo is just a 15-minute drive from the center. This is a stylish club in black tones in the interior. Music in a club house and techno. As for the club's contingent, then it is safe to say that this is definitely not a student club, but the main weight of guests is 25-35 years old, both local and tourists.
Setai. (Località Portico 21, Orio Al Serio)
This is a fashionable nightclub. The coolest parties, of course, on Saturday -House, Underground, the most fresh hits.
Le Iris (VIALE VITTORIO EMANUELE II, 12)
This is a luxurious wine bar with more than 300 different Italian and foreign wines to choose from. The same bar offers simple Italian dishes. The kitchen works until midnight.
Bergamo also offers the opportunity to attend or even participate in many sports events, cultural major exhibitions and musical festivals. For example, from April 19 to May 4, 2014 in Bergamo Bookselle Fair (Fiera Dei Librai) - 55th Book Fair in Italy and a very honored event.
April 25-27, 2014 in Bergamo passed a festival of street art Magie Al Borgo San Giorgio - Street Theater, Circus, Music, History and Gastronomy.
April 27, 2014 passed the 42nd Festival SOAP Box Rally. in Upper Bergamo. This is completely crazy races on wooden machines, very funny and experienced.
From April 26 to June 10, 2014 in Bergamo passes International Festival of Pianists Brescia and Bergamia (Festival Pianistico Internazionale Di Brescia E Bergamo).
This interesting event takes place in the Teatro Donizetti Theater on Piazza Cavour, 14. This year the festival is devoted to the work of the greatest Russian composer Sergey Vasilyevich Rakhmaninov. The festival is already the 51st in a row, and this is one of the main world events dedicated to piano music and as a solo instrument, and the part of the orchestra.
From May 30 to June 15, 2014 passes Festival of indigenous peoples from around the world Lo Spirito Del Pianeta (Planet Spirit) In the center of Trade Fair Center in Kotuduno town, which is a 25-minute drive from the center of Bergamo.
For the coming June, the program is very dense.
For example, June 13 - 15, 2014 in the city will celebrate Memorial Day Pietro Antonio Locatelli (ko 250th anniversary of death). By the way, a famous Italian violinist and a composer, as well as one of the first representatives of software instrumental music. In memory of the master will be given, in particular, three concerts of the world-famous violinist Luke Fanfoni.
June 14, 2014 will be held White Night Sport (White Night Of Sport) : From 6 pm to 1 hour, the night of Bergamo will turn into a gigantic open-air gym. Different places in the city center will be revived and will appear before guests as a site for sports. Why not?
The festival Bergamo Historic Gran Prix June 15, 2014 will happen. This is the 9th International Festival, which guests will present old cars, including F1, released until 1975, who challenge each other in an exciting race, and then exhibit them on Cittadella.
June 29 in Bergamo will pass Tour Cicloturistico E Festa Sull'aia . Participants in the festival will be conducted a tour of a bike with stops in three different cities (Romano, Martineno, Morniko) on Plain Bergamasca with a visit to the cultural monuments, museums and botanical gardens, and the end point of the tour - Moreliko, where participants will also become the guests of the Aia Festival festival.
As for interesting entertainment sites of the city, we can advise mentioned above Donizetti Theatre..
The construction of the theater was devoted to the Gaetano Donizetti composer. The theater was erected at the end of the XVIII century and is famous for its luxurious interiors and famous opera performances. Another theater - Teatro Sociale At Via B. Colleoni, 3. After restoration works, the Public theater is reopened again to the public from spring 2009 GGOD (well, it was built in 1808!). The program of this theater is a variety of events and shows.
At half an hour from Bergamo there is a district San Pellegrino (just like tights!). So, there is one of the most famous resorts with thermal water in the world. It's just a storehouse of health. By the way, there is also a brand of mineral water with the same name - useful water is gaining there!
Active Sports can advise ski resorts. There is one just 45 km from the city, Orobie prealps. , With 300 km of ski slopes. The valleys offer high-quality recreation and sports events and in winter, and in the summer.
You can also go to Lake Isao. that in Lombard prevasses (less than half an hour). This is a very beautiful lake with steep rocky shores. From May to September there are numerous interesting events: sailing regatta, concerts and performances. And also, extreme and sports lovers can simply come here and go swimming, windsurfing, fishing, diving and sailing.