Today we have huge plans! We start in Bergamo – city in Eastern Lombardy, Italy.
Here you can find “Città Alta,” upper city – hilltop medieval town and the “Città Bassa,” or lower city. They are connected through cable car, footpaths and roads.
Cable car line is too long and we are too lazy to walk up the hill. Thus, we drive to the very top by car:)
The old city of Bergamo is surrounded by amazing Venetian walls and there are several gates that stand today in fantastic condition – worth to look! Two of them show the Lion of St. Mark, a reminder that Bergamo, like much of northern Italy, was once part of the Venetian Republic.
Bergamo is pedestrian town! So we parked our car and enjoying small winding streets and looking for gelato 🙂
Wonderful building – Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore.
We are looking for Cappella Colleoni. This chapel was a later addition to the Basilica and was built after it’s completion.
This is the most beautiful building in Bergamo for me)! A wonder of Italian Renaissance!
The front facade of the chapel is truly magnificent, made out of red and white marble.
It’s interior holds some incredible art masterpieces. Go inside!!! The atmosphere is so impressive.
Sometimes it’s a feeling that all narrow streets and alleyways are leading to it – Piazza Vecchia. The heart of Città Alta!
A wonderful spot with small cafes and restaurants to sit and admire the spirit of Città Alta.
Let’s make a cliche photo with central decorative fountain called Fontana del Contarini in the center of Piazza Vecchia and say good buy to cosy Bergamo!
Let’s go east! Weather is wonderful an our next stop is a small city Sermione.
I can’t imagine Italy without pizza! It was the best one in Italy! Moreover here we tried one of the best lasagna of all we tried.
With the view on the lake Garda!
We are here to visit Sermione castle! It was built in 13th century!
Crenelated walls, towers and bridge are in good conditions! You can take a tour or explore by yourself 😉
Lots of steps and walkways to explore, great views and kisses!!!
Enjoying scenic Garda lake views.
A lot of cafes, local shops and ice cream!
The castle is not so large, you can walk around the whole castle is less than 30 minutes.
If you are in this area, probably take your time and check this out! Sermione is small lovely town.
Spectacular views, can’t stop to take photos here in Sermione! Picturesque town!
The last stop for today is Verona!
We parked our car next to historical center, so our first stop is the rectangular Piazza delle Erbe, very charming square!
If you need some souvenirs or trinkets – here you are!
Furthermore, there is a selection of open air cafes and restaurants. Piazza serves as one of the main points of activity.
Various important buildings line the square and you can find here nice fountains and marble statues.
Verona for me is associated with William Shakespeare! Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet!
So, let’s visit the house that once was inhabited by the Capulet family.
Inside the courtyard you can see the statue of Juliet and the famous balcony!
You can pay to tour the museum and stand on the balcony, if you want the full experience.
Before you leave remember to touch Juliet’s right breast if you want good luck for the rest of your life!:) the most polished breast you’ll ever touch!!:)
Touristy place? – Yes. Overcrowded?-Yes. Worth it? I’m saying -Yes, Andrew says – Maybe:)
Sometime we also have no plan what to see next 🙂 so just walking through the city and enjoying small streets 🙂
There are a lot of bikes here! If you will ask why we are not riding a bike this time? -hmmm, I’m pregnant:) and wanna a bit comfort in a case of rain…..
Of cause I can’t miss some Gothic art in Italy!
The Scaliger Tombs are a series of Gothic funerary monuments dedicated to the influential Scaliger family.
Here is a spectacular Colosseum in Verona! You can walk inside the Arena!
Nowadays concerts and musical shows are still held here 🙂
It’s all for today 🙂
Tomorrow will be new day and new emotions:)
See you tomorrow 🙂
The journey to be continued…
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