Welcome in «Bergamo Charme»
The «Bergamo Charme» brand name stands for quality, non-hotel tourist accommodations that highlight the Bergamo area's architectural and cultural heritage. It features tourist accommodations in noteworthy buildings such as country manors, villas and historical residences, as well as apartments in buildings of architectural importance in exceptional historical urban contexts. There are a variety of solutions to meet every accommodation need: from bed and breakfast inns to holiday rentals of rooms or apartments, to holiday farms.
Bergamo, a multifaceted province
The province of Bergamo will amaze you for its variety. Renowned for Città Alta – the Upper City – one of Lombardy's most fascinating locations, it is rich with history and culture, all the while surrounded by the Bergamo Alps, gentle hills and crystalline lakes. Discover for yourself the wonders of the Bergamo territory.
> www.apt.bergamo.it (multilanguage)
The city on the hills
The Upper City is an enchanting medieval town, enclosed in intact 16th century Venetian walls, all cradled within the refreshingly green setting of the Park of the Hills. On foot you will discover not only magnificent monuments, but quaint cobblestone lanes winding past centuries-old houses. The ancient city spreads out into characteristic burgs in the lower and dynamic city with its smart shops, museums and the Donizetti theatre.
The valleys
The province is cradled by what are known as the Bergamo Alps (Orobie), offering countless excursions to mountain refuges and camps. The Trail of the Alps (Sentiero delle Orobie) is a high altitude route allowing hikers to travel the breathtakingly beautiful mountains in seven or eight days.
The plains
The mountains slope downward into an area of rolling hills, then onward to the plains, dotted with imposing castles such as Malpaga and Brignano. The Caravaggio Sanctuary and Sotto il Monte, the birthplace of Pope John XXIII, are noteworthy places of religious importance.
The lakes
Lake Iseo, of glacial origin, is one of Lombardy's most beautiful lakes where you will find Europe's largest lake island. The lake teems with trout and pike, while its shores produce a superb olive oil. The smaller Lake Endine is surrounded by lush reeds and tiny beaches and freezes over if the winter is cold enough.
Local products
Gastronomy is yet another reason to appreciate the Bergamo territory with its abundant traditional products guaranteed by top quality brand names. Enjoy tempting salamis and cold cuts, not to mention a wide variety of excellent cheeses made with Alpine milk. And of course, the Valcalepio and Scanzo D.O.C. wines produced in the hill region.
> www.bg.camcom.it/1000flavors (italian)
> www.agripromo.it (italian, english)
Fairs and events
In 2003, Bergamo's Fair Complex was inaugurated where many events are held year-round. Other important events: Bergamo Film Meeting, the International Piano Festival, the Donizetti Festival and Clusone Jazz Festival, in addition to the permanent art collections of the Carrara Academy and the Modern Art Gallery.
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[Bergamo] Bergamo's Fair Complex (ita)
[Bergamo] Bergamo Film Meeting (ita, eng)
[Bergamo] International Piano Festival (ita)
[Bergamo] Donizetti Festival (ita, eng)
[Bergamo] Permanent Art Collections of the Carrara Academy (ita)
[Bergamo] Modern Art Gallery (ita, eng)
[Clusone] Clusone Jazz Festival (ita)
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