Exploring the beautiful city of Bergamo in Italy

Located in proximity to Milan, Bergamo is a picture perfect town in Lombardy at the foothills of the Alps. Bergamo’s location is on a hilltop and is surrounded with huge walls which has given it a dual identity; the old and historic part of town, Città Alta (or upper town), and Città Bassa (or lower town) the modern town laid out post the 20th century with its pleasant wide boulevards. These two parts of town are linked by a funicular and this is how Bergamo seamlessly blends the old and the new. A charming town in North Italy this place is a potpourri of art, culture, food and sports. With its beautiful buildings, each of which are architecturally charming, street side cafes, small boutiques and more, there is something to discover in every nook and corner of this town. In fact you can walk around the cobbled footpaths and discover so many new things for yourself. Whether it is a small flea market on Sunday that sells local produce and small knick-knacks to a florist that is selling fresh flowers on an early morning, this is the town where charm is at its best.