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Things to see in Bergamo (Italy): 91 places and when to go

Bergamo is a city in Italy with around 200,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 91 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (26), Nature (22), Hiking (22). The best known are Accademia Carrara, San Bartolomeo, Marne and Santa Maria Maggiore, Bergamo. The best time to come is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 30. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Italy · 45.7004, 9.67
Population
About 200,000
Places
91 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Mountains (26) · Nature (22) · Hiking (22) · Temples (15) · Food and drink (12) · History (11)
Best time
March to June and September to October.
Also possible
November to February and July to August.
Nearest airport
MXP Ferno (VA), 74 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Monte Alben, at 2,019 m.

What to see in Bergamo

The places in and around Bergamo, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 67, by what you come to do:

When to go to Bergamo

The best time to visit Bergamo is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible8:52
  2. FebPossible10:08
  3. MarBest time11:37
  4. AprBest time13:18
  5. MayBest time14:43
  6. JunBest time15:30
  7. JulPossible15:11
  8. AugPossible13:56
  9. SepBest time12:18
  10. OctBest time10:40
  11. NovPossible9:13
  12. DecPossible8:30

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 15 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 30. In September, 89 of the 91 places are at their best.

When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Bergamo

The nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP, Ferno (VA)), 74 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of Italy, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Bergamo?

The best known: Accademia Carrara, San Bartolomeo, Marne, Santa Maria Maggiore, Bergamo, Bergamo Cathedral, Cappella Colleoni. In all, 91 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Bergamo?

March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 30.

How do you get to Bergamo?

The nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP), 74 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Bergamo as the destination and these 91 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.