Bergamo's Medieval and Renaissance Art Treasures
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5 landmarks in Bergamo: Bergamo, Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, Colleoni Chapel, and 2 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in an Instagram post by Italy 🇮🇹 Italia Travel | Hotels | Food | Tips.
Bergamo
Place
Explore the historic Città Alta where medieval and Renaissance art are found around every corner. This walkable historic center makes discovering centuries of masterpieces a delight.
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
Church
4.8
Discover Italy's great Renaissance treasure with a spectacular intarsia choir designed from Lorenzo Lotto's drawings. The remarkably detailed wooden images depict biblical scenes.
Colleoni Chapel
Church
4.7
Marvel at this Renaissance masterpiece adorned with intricate marble decorations and frescoes by Giambattista Tiepolo. Built as a mausoleum, its opulent details are breathtaking.
Chiesa Di San Michele Al Pozzo Bianco
Church
4.7
Step into one of Bergamo's oldest churches, showcasing frescoes spanning the 13th to 16th centuries. Explore the crypt to find fascinating medieval artworks and Lorenzo Lotto's Marian cycle.
Cappella di Santa Croce
Historical landmark
4.4
Find this tiny Romanesque chapel tucked away in Piazza Duomo, dating back to the 12th century. Recently uncovered medieval frescoes inside depict episodes from the life of Jesus.
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