Bergamo Alta is a medieval city, one of the few Italian cities whose old town is still completely surrounded by walls, which have maintained their original appearance intact over the centuries.
The most famous part of Bergamo Alta is the Piazza Vecchia, with its fountain, the Palazzo della Ragione, and the Civic Tower (called the Campanone). The latter's bell still strikes a hundred times at 10 pm, which in the past signalled the closure of the gates in the Venetian walls. Numerous important buildings surround it on all sides, chief among them being the Cathedral, the Colleoni Chapel, the Baptistry and the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.
Via Colleoni, also known as Corsaröla, connects the Piazza Vecchia to the Piazza della Cittadella and is the heart of the upper city. This wonderful and unique part of the city can be reached on foot through the 'scorlazzini' (stairways that connect it, from many points, to the lower part of the city), by car (although cars are not permitted during summer weekends or, all year round, on Sunday afternoons), by funicular, or by bus.
Highly recommended
Unforgettable view from the balcony, great location, nice walk distance to Iseo city, 19th century building perfectly renovated, really comfortable bed. To sum up all was perfect with a small exception...breakfast...on one side everything was served but on the other the restaurant is a bit dark and murky and in comparison with the other part of the hotel it seems to be not refreshed
khaloo1010
TripAdvisor
A very helpfull staff and a lovely pool by lake iseo
13 ladies on a franciacorta trip, helpful staff is then a absolutt need. And a very helpfull staff is was! Thank you for this Arabia. Organizing our weekend so it was a sucess. The room was delightful fresh and with a view, just as ordered! really enjoyed this hotel with a skimmingpool by lake iseo
Helle Therese Olsen
TripAdvisor
Excellent spot
Marvelous area, beautiful lake, stylish and quality hotel just over the lake border. A great experience but certainly choose the rooms with a lake view. Take your breakfast just by the water and sip a glass of grapa breathing the lake silence. Go for it!
