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La Torretta is a great place to stay but not if you are going to stay in during the evening as it is on a busy square which is noisy until quite late. This is an adventage during the day if you have a room overlooking the square as sitting on the balcony and watching the activity below is top...more La Torretta is a great place to stay but not if you are going to stay in during the evening as it is on a busy square which is noisy until quite late. This is an adventage during the day if you have a room overlooking the square as sitting on the balcony and watching the activity below is top entertainment.close

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by davedwardsmarine3424 – posted on May 31, 2008

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even thought it was november i found bergamo very set in their ways, being 45 i\'m no youth but i certainally recommend for them. i like somewhere to relax in a bar, having a few drinks but very one i came across was bistro/ristorante type as thought you had to eat as well. i found no...more even thought it was november i found bergamo very set in their ways, being 45 i\'m no youth but i certainally recommend for them. i like somewhere to relax in a bar, having a few drinks but very one i came across was bistro/ristorante type as thought you had to eat as well. i found no tourist information place for tourist to get help and the whole place is heavily graffittied and even thought the place is many years old it looks it. Even a trip to Milan didn\'t impress me and so its a neck of the woods i won\'t be going back to.close

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by ILawri – posted on Nov 17, 2007

3

Originally we were going to fly Ryanair from Shannon to Bergamo then get a connection to Milan but that thinking soon changed as we looked more into what Bergamo had to offer...and believe me we weren't disappointed! We stayed for 2 days (not long enough as it turned out!) in Citta Alta (the...more Originally we were going to fly Ryanair from Shannon to Bergamo then get a connection to Milan but that thinking soon changed as we looked more into what Bergamo had to offer...and believe me we weren't disappointed! We stayed for 2 days (not long enough as it turned out!) in Citta Alta (the "old" city with its medieval walls and narrow cobble-stoned streets) where we were treated to the best of hospitality and made feel at home in the apartment we stayed in. I got some great video footage of the spectacular view from the top of Citta Alta of the "new" city below and across to the Alps. The cafes and resaurants were exquisite and I would recommend a visit to the Oreo Center for those shopaholics though Citta Base (the new city of Bergamo) had plenty on offer too with its pedestrianised streets and big name shops. Prices were reasonable and coming from Ireland we found Bergamo to be somewhat cheaper than Cork (a similar sized city on the south coast of Ireland). My partner had been to Milan before but found Bergamo to be the zenith!close

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by IrishTony – posted on Nov 2, 2007

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I didn't spend time in the lower, modern city, but the citta alta was beautiful. There are many shops, cafes, and restaurants. Many stores close during the day. I'm assuming for lunch. The city is beautiful and once you walk around you can take the funiculare up even higher where...more I didn't spend time in the lower, modern city, but the citta alta was beautiful. There are many shops, cafes, and restaurants. Many stores close during the day. I'm assuming for lunch. The city is beautiful and once you walk around you can take the funiculare up even higher where there is a beautiful view of the city and the Alps. Not to be missed. Bus tickets are valid for 75 minutes so don't throw the ticket away once validated!close

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by song-n – posted on Oct 24, 2006

8

Ryanair seem to market Bergamo airport principally as a gateway to Milan, but the city has a lot to offer for a weekend break, though maybe not one for the party animal. There is a great provincial art collection(moments from the good value Academia B&B), a youthful buzz thanks to the...more Ryanair seem to market Bergamo airport principally as a gateway to Milan, but the city has a lot to offer for a weekend break, though maybe not one for the party animal. There is a great provincial art collection(moments from the good value Academia B&B), a youthful buzz thanks to the university, and a beautiful rambling medieval old town high on a hill, overlooking a vibrant, modern city below. Throw in some excellent restaurants, a good value comprehensive bus network (get a three day ticket from the airport tourist office for 5 Euros) and the charm of a city not yet heaving with tourists and you have the perfect recipe for a low-cost, top-notch break.close

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by mjg99 – posted on Oct 2, 2006

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The arrival at the airport was made easy by the owner collecting us from the airport, otherwise the hostel might be hard to find.The premises are in the centre of town near to the bus/train station.Good sized clean rooms, with bathroom adjacent. All items for continental breakfast provided, just...more The arrival at the airport was made easy by the owner collecting us from the airport, otherwise the hostel might be hard to find.The premises are in the centre of town near to the bus/train station.Good sized clean rooms, with bathroom adjacent. All items for continental breakfast provided, just help yourself.There is access to cooking facitities and also use of a washing machine.close

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by robert498 – posted on Sep 13, 2006

2

If you have transport this is a great place to stay however using the buses is a little frustrating. It is a 30min bus ride out of Bergamo and the buses aren't completely reliable. However, staying in this charming little village is worth it. Make sure you spend an evening at the great little...more If you have transport this is a great place to stay however using the buses is a little frustrating. It is a 30min bus ride out of Bergamo and the buses aren't completely reliable. However, staying in this charming little village is worth it. Make sure you spend an evening at the great little enoteca around the corner from the bed and breakfast. The B&B echos a bit but the host is very welcoming and friendly and the accommodation is lovely. Make sure you take note of the address as there is no sign advertising the B&B so it's easy to miss.close

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by gailzadve – posted on Aug 16, 2006

4

The most difficult thing about traveling in Italy, Bergamo is that very FEW people speak anything else than Italian. Only 1 out of 10 people speak (poor) English. Another negative point is that the public transport in Italy is badly organized. Buses, metros and trains travel only once in half...more The most difficult thing about traveling in Italy, Bergamo is that very FEW people speak anything else than Italian. Only 1 out of 10 people speak (poor) English. Another negative point is that the public transport in Italy is badly organized. Buses, metros and trains travel only once in half an hour or worse. Tickets cannot be bought in the buses and trains, while the ticketshops are only open on weekdays and between office hours. So if you arrive in Bergamo in the evening or on a saturday or sunday you might get trouble getting anywhere!close

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by info560 – posted on Jul 22, 2006

2

When I planned to stay in bergamo, it was cause I read that is a city near the Orio Al Serio Airpot (Milano), but when I was there, I was surprised, cause it was a beatifull city to get around and It was cheap (compare with milan). So I recomend if you are travelling with Ryanair and you arrive...more When I planned to stay in bergamo, it was cause I read that is a city near the Orio Al Serio Airpot (Milano), but when I was there, I was surprised, cause it was a beatifull city to get around and It was cheap (compare with milan). So I recomend if you are travelling with Ryanair and you arrive to this airport to visit this city.... you can spend one aftermoon and you won't be dissapointed.close

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by gomado – posted on Jun 19, 2006

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