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THINGS TO DO

There is tons to do and see within Bergamo.​

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Bergamo is divided into two main sections: Città Bassa (Lower City) and  Città Alta (Upper City).

​Città Bassa is the modern, everyday city at the foot of the hill: wide avenues, shops, restaurants, the train station, and most hotels. Città Alta is the historic medieval heart perched on the hilltop above, wrapped in ancient stone walls, cobblestone streets, and a skyline that looks straight out of a Renaissance painting.

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🚡 The Funicular
The easiest and most fun way to get between the two sections is the funicular, a historic cable car that has been running since 1887. The ride covers just 240 meters but climbs 85 meters in elevation, punching right through the old Venetian walls to deposit you in Piazza Mercato delle Scarpe at the top. The whole ride takes a few minutes and costs just €1.40 (or is included in a day transit pass). You can also walk up via scenic stone stairways if you're feeling ambitious; it's a lovely climb and definitely one that the San Franciscans can easily handle.

If you have extra days before or after the wedding, the surrounding region is extraordinary.

🚗 Day Trips by Car

  • San Pellegrino Terme — Yes, that San Pellegrino. The town is a gorgeous Belle Époque spa resort tucked into a mountain valley about 30 minutes north of Bergamo. Book a day at QC Terme and literally soak in the mineral water the brand is famous for.

  • Lake Como is famous for good reason. Drive up to Bellagio, the jewel of the lake, and spend the afternoon hopping ferries to Menaggio and Varenna. Each village is more picturesque than the last. Budget a full day.

  • Lake Garda is Italy's largest lake and a stunner in its own right. Head to Sirmione, a narrow medieval peninsula that juts into the lake, with Roman ruins, thermal spas, and one of the most dramatic castle settings you'll ever see.

🚂 Day Trips by Train

No car? No problem because the Bergamo train station punches well above its (admittedly unglamorous) weight when it comes to connections.

  • Verona — About an hour by train. Shakespearean myth, Roman amphitheater, incredible food, and yes — Juliet's balcony. A very easy and very worthwhile day trip.

  • Venice — A little over two hours by train and entirely worth it. There is genuinely nowhere else on earth like it. Go early, stay late.

  • Milan — 48 minutes to Milano Centrale, then hop on the subway (the Metro — clean, cheap, and easy to navigate). World-class museums, fashion, food, and the jaw-dropping Duomo. A great half-day or full-day option.

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