ITALY is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, brimming with art, culture, history and natural wonders. Bergamo is yet another small but exquisite gem in the north, near the city of Milan.
A city dating back to ancient times, Bergamo oozes medieval charm. It has two parts connected by cable car- the historical upper city and the modern lower city. They are separated by Venetian defensive walls, which are recognized by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
The hilltop upper city wows with its grand buildings that remind one of the splendour of Renaissance art and architecture. The old stone buildings with red tiled roofs and winding cobblestone streets transport one to a bygone era.