Città Bassa and the Sentierone: what to see in the elegant heart of Bergamo
Bergamo is not only Città Alta.
Città Bassa, the Lower Town, is also worth a stroll, especially around the Sentierone, the broad pedestrian boulevard where the city shows its most elegant, lively and everyday side.
The Sentierone is one of the places Bergamo’s residents love most: perfect for strolling, having a coffee, window-shopping and starting to discover Bergamo at a relaxed pace.
It is a convenient, central area that is easy to visit even in a short time.
Walking along the Sentierone
The Sentierone is one of the most famous walks in Città Bassa.
Here you will find arcades, bars, shops, elegant buildings and a relaxed atmosphere, ideal for starting the day or taking a break in the afternoon.
It is the right place to walk without hurrying, watch the city and experience Bergamo the way its residents do.
A tip for Vittoria 36 guests
If you would like a simple, pleasant walk, start from the Sentierone and let the streets of the centre guide you.
Via XX Settembre: shopping and city life
A few steps from the Sentierone is Via XX Settembre, one of the best-known streets in Bergamo.
It is the ideal street for shopping, browsing the shop windows or stopping at a bar.
Here Bergamo feels livelier and more modern, yet it keeps an orderly, elegant atmosphere.
It is also perfect for anyone who wants a light stroll before heading up to Città Alta.
Piazza Matteotti and the elegant centre
From the Sentierone you can easily reach Piazza Matteotti, a broad, bright area surrounded by important buildings and open spaces.
It is a pleasant spot to stop, take a few photos and watch life in the centre.
From here you can clearly sense the contrast between Città Bassa, more modern and dynamic, and Città Alta, visible in the distance on the hills.
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Teatro Donizetti and around
A stop not to be missed is the Teatro Donizetti, one of the city’s most important buildings.
Even from the outside it deserves a look, because it stands in a central, refined area, perfect to include in a walk through the heart of Città Bassa.
Around the theatre there are cafés, restaurants and bars where you can stop for breakfast, a quick lunch or an aperitivo.
A glimpse of Città Alta
One of the loveliest things about Città Bassa is that, as you walk through the centre, your eye is often drawn towards Città Alta.
The historic part of Bergamo appears in the background, with its walls, bell towers and ancient rooftops.
This makes the walk even more atmospheric, because you always have the feeling of being between two souls of the same city.
Città Bassa is the ideal starting point for discovering Bergamo: convenient, elegant and easily connected to Città Alta.
What to do in Città Bassa
During a walk in Città Bassa you can:
- stroll along the Sentierone;
- shop on Via XX Settembre;
- stop for a coffee or an aperitivo;
- see Piazza Matteotti and the Teatro Donizetti;
- then head up to Città Alta on foot, by bus or by funicular.
Silvia’s tip
A tip for Vittoria 36 guests
The best time for a stroll in Città Bassa is late afternoon: you can wander between the Sentierone and Via XX Settembre, stop for an aperitivo and then head up to Città Alta to see Bergamo in its most beautiful light.
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