The Bergamo Cathedral Square
Photo: The Bergamo Cathedral Square
The Bergamo Cathedral Square is one of the most beautiful squares in Bergamo. The greatest constructions of different ages are located here - one of them is actually the cathedral itself, small Roman church The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, the Colleoni Chapel - a masterpiece of Lombardic Renaissance. Walking around the Bergamo Cathedral Square you'll move back to the period of Middle Ages and feel as if you are a knight or a king.
The Colleoni Chapel
Photo: The Colleoni Chapel
The Colleoni Chapel is one of the outstanding architectural masterpiece of the Renaissance. Initially the chapel was the private church of condottiere Bartolomeo Colleoni. His family was considered to be one of the outstanding and respected in the city. The building was constructed at the site of an old sacrarium and North-West absis of the Holy Mother church. nn
Photo: The Accademia Carrara
The Accademia Carrara is a well-known academy of art and a picture gallery.
Here you'll find 1800 art works of XV-XIX centuries among which there are masterpieces of Botticelli, Bellini, Rafael and others. Except pictures here are drawings, engravings, bronze and porcelain works, sculptures, furniture and medals.
The Church of St. Immaculate Maria delle Grazie
Photo: Santa Maria delle Grazie Immacolata
The Church of Santa Maria Immaculate is situated in the very center of Bergamo Lower part. In XV century this was the site of splendid the Bernardino of Siena monstery. At the biginning of the century before last the monastery was destroyed; only two yards left that, judging by basketball hoops, are used as a sports ground sometimes.
Venetian Walls
Photo: The Venetian Walls, © Sergio
Venetian Walls impressed by the size. The irony of fate is the walls were not used as a defensive object. Now they are the symbol of Bergamo. nnPalazzo della Ragione
Palazzo della Ragione is one of the most famous landmark. The interior of the palace looks like it was carved out of a rock. But the majecstic simplicity is just a deceitful impression. In fact it hides much more majestic art works.
Palazzo della Ragione
Photo: Palazzo della Ragione
Palazzo della Ragione is one of the most famous landmark. The interior of the palace looks like it was carved out of a rock. But the majecstic simplicity is just a deceitful impression. In fact it hides much more majestic art works.
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