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Bergamo Cathedral
Description
Bergamo Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Bergamo, Italy, dedicated to Saint Alexander of Bergamo, patron saint of the city. It is the seat of the Bishop of Bergamo.
Nearby attractions
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
Piazza Duomo, 1, 24129 Bergamo BG, Italy
Piazza Vecchia Bergamo Alta
Piazza Vecchia, 12, 24129 Bergamo BG, Italy
Colleoni Chapel
Piazza Duomo, 5, 24129 Bergamo BG, Italy
Campanone
Piazza Vecchia, 8A, 24129 Bergamo BG, Italy
Antico Lavatoio
Via Mario Lupo, 6, 24129 Bergamo BG, Italy
Mura Veneziane
Viale delle Mura, 24129 Bergamo BG, Italy
Palazzo del Podestà - resti del Foro Romano e Museo del Cinquecento
Piazza Vecchia, 7, 24129 Bergamo BG, Italy
Museo Del Tesoro Della Cattedrale
Piazza Vecchia, 3, 24129 Bergamo BG, Italy
Terzi Palace
Piazza Terzi, 2, 24129 Bergamo BG, Italy
Piazza Mercato delle Scarpe
Piazza Mercato delle Scarpe, 17, 24129 Bergamo BG, Italy
Nearby restaurants
Caffè del Tasso 1476
Piazza Vecchia, 3, 24129 Bergamo BG, Italy
Circolino Città Alta
Vicolo Sant'Agata, 19, 24129 Bergamo BG, Italy
Da Franco Restaurant
Via Bartolomeo Colleoni, 8, 24129 Bergamo BG, Italy
Lalimentari
Piazza Vecchia, 8, 24129 Bergamo BG, Italy
Cavour 1880
Via Gombito, 7, 24129 Bergamo BG, Italy
Il Fornaio
Via Bartolomeo Colleoni, 3, 24129 Bergamo BG, Italy
Da Mimmo Bergamo Alta
Via Bartolomeo Colleoni, 17, 24129 Bergamo BG, Italy
La dispensa di Arlecchino
Via Gombito, 9, 24129 Bergamo BG, Italy
Trattoria Sant'Ambroeus
Piazza Vecchia, 2, 24129 Bergamo BG, Italy
Al Donizetti
Via Gombito, 17a, 24129 Bergamo BG, Italy
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Bergamo Cathedral

Piazza Duomo, 24129 Bergamo BG, Italy
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Bergamo Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Bergamo, Italy, dedicated to Saint Alexander of Bergamo, patron saint of the city. It is the seat of the Bishop of Bergamo.

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attractions: Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, Piazza Vecchia Bergamo Alta, Colleoni Chapel, Campanone, Antico Lavatoio, Mura Veneziane, Palazzo del Podestà - resti del Foro Romano e Museo del Cinquecento, Museo Del Tesoro Della Cattedrale, Terzi Palace, Piazza Mercato delle Scarpe, restaurants: Caffè del Tasso 1476, Circolino Città Alta, Da Franco Restaurant, Lalimentari, Cavour 1880, Il Fornaio, Da Mimmo Bergamo Alta, La dispensa di Arlecchino, Trattoria Sant'Ambroeus, Al Donizetti
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+39 035 210223
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cattedraledibergamo.it

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Nearby attractions of Bergamo Cathedral

Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

Piazza Vecchia Bergamo Alta

Colleoni Chapel

Campanone

Antico Lavatoio

Mura Veneziane

Palazzo del Podestà - resti del Foro Romano e Museo del Cinquecento

Museo Del Tesoro Della Cattedrale

Terzi Palace

Piazza Mercato delle Scarpe

Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

4.8

(2.8K)

Closed
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Piazza Vecchia Bergamo Alta

Piazza Vecchia Bergamo Alta

4.8

(3.4K)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Colleoni Chapel

Colleoni Chapel

4.7

(812)

Closed
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Campanone

Campanone

4.8

(590)

Open 24 hours
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Things to do nearby

DI CASA NEL BOSCO ore 14:30
DI CASA NEL BOSCO ore 14:30
Sat, Dec 6 • 2:30 PM
Via dell'Allegrezza, 24129 Bergamo
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Walk through Bergamo’s layers
Walk through Bergamo’s layers
Thu, Dec 4 • 11:00 AM
24122, Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy
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The Jury Experience: morte per mano dell’IA. Chi paga il prezzo?
The Jury Experience: morte per mano dell’IA. Chi paga il prezzo?
Sun, Dec 7 • 4:00 PM
Viale Papa Giovanni XXIII, 106, Bergamo, 24121
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Nearby restaurants of Bergamo Cathedral

Caffè del Tasso 1476

Circolino Città Alta

Da Franco Restaurant

Lalimentari

Cavour 1880

Il Fornaio

Da Mimmo Bergamo Alta

La dispensa di Arlecchino

Trattoria Sant'Ambroeus

Al Donizetti

Caffè del Tasso 1476

Caffè del Tasso 1476

4.1

(695)

$$$

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Circolino Città Alta

Circolino Città Alta

4.4

(5.8K)

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Da Franco Restaurant

Da Franco Restaurant

4.3

(1.5K)

$$

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Lalimentari

Lalimentari

3.9

(853)

$$

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Reviews of Bergamo Cathedral

4.8
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4.0
8y

Con l'indagine archeologica su strutture residenziali romane, sistematicamente rasate, sono riemersi resti della basilica paleocristiana, con impianto a tre navate scandite da colonne su basi attiche (almeno undici, con interasse di circa tre metri). Due lacerti di mosaico pavimentale geometrico, l'uno policromo l'altro in bianco e nero, collocano la struttura fra i secoli V e VI. Se la larghezza interna di 24 metri (12 per la navata centrale) è di poco inferiore a quella del duomo attuale, ampliato verso nord, la lunghezza è solo presunta in 45 metri, poiché a est delle scale d'accesso all'area archeologica si estende lo scurolo secentesco, nuova Cripta dei vescovi dal 1979. Tuttavia, la torre campanaria attestata dal 1135 e demolita nel 1688, per far posto all'attuale abside, impedisce di ipotizzare un'estensione maggiore. Mentre resta incertezza sugli interventi altomedievali, in età romanica l'edificio fu interessato da una radicale ristrutturazione. Coperto il tappeto musivo con lastre lapidee, per i sostegni fu adottato il cosiddetto "ritmo sassone" sostituendo una colonna ogni tre con pilastri cruciformi in arenaria squadrata (1,45 m di lato), replicati a cavallo dei muri perimetrali. Tale alternanza di sostegni mal si concilia con un sistema voltato, per cui è probabile il mantenimento delle capriate paleocristiane. In corrispondenza della terza coppia di pilastri cruciformi (di lato ridotto a 1,10 m), oltrepassati due gradini che reimpiegano blocchi marmorei (con fori per grappe non coerenti con l'attuale sistemazione), si accede al presbiterio, delimitato da un muro alto circa due metri e già dotato di unica apertura al centro, l'hostium chori delle fonti. Rinvenuto integro nella sola metà destra, il muro è inferiormente costituito da blocchi in marmo di Zandobbio scolpiti a pattern geometrici. A lungo e da più parti è stato rivendicato alla distrutta Sant'Alessandro, la cui origine paleocristiana resta da accertare archeologicamente, lo status di originaria cattedrale. Nel giugno 2004, rimosso il pavimento del duomo in vista dell'installazione di un impianto di riscaldamento, è riemerso il muro dipinto già trovato da Fornoni (e da cui fu staccato il lacerto con I confratelli della Misericordia, conservato presso il Museo Diocesano di Bergamo), dando avvio allo scavo della navata coordinato dalla Soprintendenza per i Beni Archeologici della Lombardia. Portata a termine una prima fase di lavori, i risultati sono stati ripetutamente pubblicati in forma sintetica lasciando diversi nodi da sciogliere. Poiché la lastra all'estremità destra dell'iconostasi fu tagliata e sagomata a posteriori per adattarsi, al pari dei gradini, al pilastro romanico con base modanata, è lecito supporre il riuso di elementi preromanici di imitazione paleocristiana. La metà superiore dell'iconostasi, in laterizi accuratamente sagomati e commessi, è ritmata da nicchie a pieno centro che inquadrano figure dipinte di santi, che sconfinano sul pilastro; da destra a sinistra: Caterina, Bartolomeo, Pietro, Anna Metterza, Giovanni Battista, i piedi di altre due figure. Tale decoro spetta a una delle maestranze attive in San Michele al Pozzo Bianco a Bergamo, chiesa...

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5.0
2y

Visited Bergamo Old Town today. You access this from from Bergamo New town via the venicular railway. This takes you to the top of the hill and into the old town.

The town has 3 churches in the square which are amazing in their design and show the wealth of the church and those buried inside.

The town has some lovely shops, bars and restaurants with a signature pasta dish called Casonchelli ravioli which is either sausage or cheese filling with amaretto crushed biscuit and butter served with a buttery sauce. It was delicious.

They have a special cake covered with marzipan and little birds on top called le Polentine. Very rich sponge cake with chocolate buttercream and made with polenta instead of flour. Also chocolate chip ice cream was invented in Bergamo.

The town is very beautiful with wonderful architecture and great views from the top over the new town.

The floor are cobbled or laid in the parquet floor design which is...

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5.0
3y

Duomo di Bergamo's construction works began in the 12th century. The final works ended in the 17th century. Some major renovation works was done in the 19th century. The cathedral is located in the Citta Alta (The elevated city) part of Bergamo, as opposed to the Citta Bassa (The lower city). Citta Alta is the old town with more history and where the cathedral and some other historic buildings are located. The interior of the cathedral is stunning with its ornaments, paintings, reliefs, and statutes. It is only 3 minutes walking from the cathedral to Vecchia Piazza (The old square) where you can have a rest at one of the many cafes and restaurants as you watch the life is going by in this ancient square. In the alleys around this cathedral some scenes from the box office hit film 'Call Me By Your...

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Visited Bergamo Old Town today. You access this from from Bergamo New town via the venicular railway. This takes you to the top of the hill and into the old town. The town has 3 churches in the square which are amazing in their design and show the wealth of the church and those buried inside. The town has some lovely shops, bars and restaurants with a signature pasta dish called Casonchelli ravioli which is either sausage or cheese filling with amaretto crushed biscuit and butter served with a buttery sauce. It was delicious. They have a special cake covered with marzipan and little birds on top called le Polentine. Very rich sponge cake with chocolate buttercream and made with polenta instead of flour. Also chocolate chip ice cream was invented in Bergamo. The town is very beautiful with wonderful architecture and great views from the top over the new town. The floor are cobbled or laid in the parquet floor design which is very beautiful.
Miassar MiskiMiassar Miski
Duomo di Bergamo's construction works began in the 12th century. The final works ended in the 17th century. Some major renovation works was done in the 19th century. The cathedral is located in the Citta Alta (The elevated city) part of Bergamo, as opposed to the Citta Bassa (The lower city). Citta Alta is the old town with more history and where the cathedral and some other historic buildings are located. The interior of the cathedral is stunning with its ornaments, paintings, reliefs, and statutes. It is only 3 minutes walking from the cathedral to Vecchia Piazza (The old square) where you can have a rest at one of the many cafes and restaurants as you watch the life is going by in this ancient square. In the alleys around this cathedral some scenes from the box office hit film 'Call Me By Your Name' were shot.
Nino KhakhubiaNino Khakhubia
The Bergamo Cathedral, dedicated to Saint Alexander of Bergamo, stands as a testament to medieval Italian architecture. Its façade boasts intricate sculptures and reliefs, a blend of Gothic and Renaissance styles. Inside, the vast interior houses priceless artworks, including paintings by Titian and Lotto, and the ornate high altar. The stunning Cappella Colleoni, adorned with marble and gold leaf, adds to the cathedral's splendor. With its soaring spires and rich history dating back to the 12th century, Bergamo Cathedral remains a cultural and architectural gem in the heart of Lombardy, Italy. On Sundays, the echoes of the majestic organ fill the halls of Bergamo Cathedral, adding a grandiose soundtrack to your visit, enriching the experience with its melodic presence.
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Visited Bergamo Old Town today. You access this from from Bergamo New town via the venicular railway. This takes you to the top of the hill and into the old town. The town has 3 churches in the square which are amazing in their design and show the wealth of the church and those buried inside. The town has some lovely shops, bars and restaurants with a signature pasta dish called Casonchelli ravioli which is either sausage or cheese filling with amaretto crushed biscuit and butter served with a buttery sauce. It was delicious. They have a special cake covered with marzipan and little birds on top called le Polentine. Very rich sponge cake with chocolate buttercream and made with polenta instead of flour. Also chocolate chip ice cream was invented in Bergamo. The town is very beautiful with wonderful architecture and great views from the top over the new town. The floor are cobbled or laid in the parquet floor design which is very beautiful.
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Duomo di Bergamo's construction works began in the 12th century. The final works ended in the 17th century. Some major renovation works was done in the 19th century. The cathedral is located in the Citta Alta (The elevated city) part of Bergamo, as opposed to the Citta Bassa (The lower city). Citta Alta is the old town with more history and where the cathedral and some other historic buildings are located. The interior of the cathedral is stunning with its ornaments, paintings, reliefs, and statutes. It is only 3 minutes walking from the cathedral to Vecchia Piazza (The old square) where you can have a rest at one of the many cafes and restaurants as you watch the life is going by in this ancient square. In the alleys around this cathedral some scenes from the box office hit film 'Call Me By Your Name' were shot.
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The Bergamo Cathedral, dedicated to Saint Alexander of Bergamo, stands as a testament to medieval Italian architecture. Its façade boasts intricate sculptures and reliefs, a blend of Gothic and Renaissance styles. Inside, the vast interior houses priceless artworks, including paintings by Titian and Lotto, and the ornate high altar. The stunning Cappella Colleoni, adorned with marble and gold leaf, adds to the cathedral's splendor. With its soaring spires and rich history dating back to the 12th century, Bergamo Cathedral remains a cultural and architectural gem in the heart of Lombardy, Italy. On Sundays, the echoes of the majestic organ fill the halls of Bergamo Cathedral, adding a grandiose soundtrack to your visit, enriching the experience with its melodic presence.
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