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Recommendations for a bite
Hereby a (incomplete) list of links to restaurants, pizzerie, ice cream and pastry places you might enjoy
Il Romanico di Almenno
Romanico degli Almenno is a cultural route around Almenno San Bartolomeo and Almenno San Salvatore near Bergamo. It features five Romanesque churches dating back to the 12th-16th centuries, including the famous Rotonda di San Tomè. Very close to the venues.
Città Alta
It is the medieval centre of Bergamo. It can be reached in 20' by car or by bus from Almenno
Lecco
Lecco is a town in northern Italy at the southeastern tip of Lake Como. It’s known for its mountain backdrop, waterfront, and connections to Alessandro Manzoni’s novel The Betrothed.. Roughly 30' minutes by car from Almenno or 1h train from Bergamo station.
Como
Como is a town in northern Italy on the shore of Lake Como. It’s known for its historic center, lakeside promenade, and scenic boat rides. It is roughly 1h by car from Almenno
Verona
Verona is a city in northern Italy, known for its Roman amphitheatre, medieval old town, and as the setting of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. It can be reached by train from Bergamo station or by a 1h drive.
Milano
Milan is a major city in northern Italy, known for fashion, design, finance, and landmarks like the Duomo and Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper. It can be easily reached by train from Bergamo station or by car, in both cases in roughly 1h. When by car you can park at Cascina Gobba underground station to avoid traffic.
Mantova
Mantova is a historic city in northern Italy, famous for its Renaissance architecture and the legacy of the Gonzaga family. The city is surrounded by artificial lakes and has a charming old town. From Bergamo, it takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes by car. By train, the trip usually takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes, often with a change in Milan From Almenno , driving takes roughly 1 hour and 40 minutes by car.
Pavia
Pavia is a city in northern Italy known for its historic university, medieval architecture, and the nearby Certosa di Pavia monastery. From Bergamo, it takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes by car. By train, the journey usually takes around 2 to 2.5 hours, often with a change in Milan.
Bologna
Bologna is a historic city in northern Italy, famous for its medieval towers, extensive porticoes, and rich culinary tradition. From Bergamo, it takes about 2 hours by car. By train, the trip takes roughly 2 hours and 15 minutes, usually with a direct connection.
Padova
Padua (Padova) is a historic city in northern Italy, known for its ancient university, the Scrovegni Chapel with Giotto’s frescoes, and lively piazzas. From Bergamo, it takes about 2 hours by car. By train, the trip usually takes around 2 to 2.5 hours, often with a change in Milan.
Genova
Genoa is a major port city in northern Italy, known for its historic old town, rich maritime history, and the famous Aquarium of Genoa. From Bergamo, it takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes by car. By train, the trip usually takes around 3 to 3.5 hours, often with a change in Milan.
Venezia
Venice is a unique city in northeastern Italy, famous for its canals, historic architecture, and rich cultural heritage. From Bergamo, it takes about 2.5 hours by car. By train, the trip usually takes around 2.5 hours, often with a direct connection or one change in Milan or Verona.
Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre is a scenic coastal area in Liguria, northern Italy, made up of five small villages known for their colorful houses, hiking trails, and stunning sea views. From Bergamo, driving takes about 3 hours. By train it usually takes around 3.5 to 4 hours, with at least one transfer (often in Milan or La Spezia). It is heavily suggested to park in Levanto or Sestri Levante and the get the train from there when travelling by car.
Torino
Turin is a major city in northern Italy, known for its baroque architecture, automotive industry (Fiat), and rich history as the first Italian capital. From Bergamo, it takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes by car. By train, the trip usually takes around 2.5 to 3 hours, often with a change in Milan.
Firenze
Florence is a historic city in central Italy, famous for its Renaissance art, architecture, and landmarks like the Duomo and Uffizi Gallery. From Bergamo, it takes about 3 hours by car. By train, the trip is around 3 hours, usually with a direct high-speed connection via Milan.
Iseo Lake
Lake Iseo (Lago d'Iseo) is a scenic lake in northern Italy, smaller and quieter than nearby Como or Garda. It's known for its peaceful towns, lakeside walks, and Monte Isola, the largest inhabited lake island in Europe. From Bergamo: By car: ~30–40 minutes, depending on the town (Sarnico, Lovere, Iseo, Sulzano, etc.) By train: ~1 hour to Iseo town via Brescia By bus: ~1 hour to Sarnico or Lovere Popular towns on the lake include Sarnico, Iseo, Lovere, and Sulzano (for ferries to Monte Isola).
Sirmione
Sirmione is a picturesque town on a narrow peninsula on Lake Garda, famous for its Roman ruins (Grottoes of Catullus), Scaliger Castle, and thermal spas. From Bergamo: By car: about 1 hour and 30 minutes By train: around 1 hour and 40 minutes (train to Desenzano del Garda + bus or taxi to Sirmione)