San Giacomo Gate – Streets of Bergamo's Città Alta loop from Bergamo Bassa

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Lombardy

Bergamo

San Giacomo Gate – Streets of Bergamo's Città Alta loop from Bergamo Bassa

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San Giacomo Gate – Streets of Bergamo's Città Alta loop from Bergamo Bassa

01:32

5.07km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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Train Station

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434 m

San Giacomo Gate

Highlight • Monument

In the past Porta San Giacomo represented the entrance to the Upper Town for those arriving from Milan. This is the only access to the Walls that is perfectly visible …

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1.18 km

Old Square and Civic Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Bergamo's historic center is a little gem worth stopping to visit: the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, the Colleoni Chapel, and the Venetian walls.

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1.29 km

Streets of Bergamo's Città Alta

Highlight • Settlement

Among the beauties of Bergamo Città Alta, its streets and alleys, with their unique charm, cannot be overlooked.

Among these we remember in particular Via Donizetti, Via Arena, via Colleoni, Via delle Mura and Via Porta Dipinta.

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1.33 km

Bergamo Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Majestic and imposing, the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore dominates Piazza del Duomo, in the heart of Bergamo Alta.

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1.36 km

Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore (Bergamo)

Highlight • Religious Site

Just aimlessly stroll through the great Upper Town and enjoy

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2.87 km

View of the Citta' Alta of Bergamo from the Church of San Vigilio

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Church⛪gll Orsi🐻 The Panoramic View🌈the Castle🏰

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4.33 km

Shoe Market Square

Highlight • Settlement

A place formerly dedicated to trade and commerce, the Piazza Mercato delle Scarpe is located at the meeting point of the then most important access routes to the Upper Town. …

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4.81 km