Old square
Piazza Vecchia, Bergamo, Italy
Description:
One of the main attractions of Bergamo is the beautiful old square. Its architectural ensemble was formed during the Renaissance, it includes the elegant city hall, built in the early 12th century and the city library, founded in the 16th century. We can say that the old square is the heart and the main symbol of the city. Its southern part is dominated by the old town hall, to the right of which is the wonderful tower of Tore Sivis, built in the 12th - 15th centuries, and the building of Dumus Saurdorum, now the residence of the University of Bergamo. The ensemble of the old square is completed by an elegant fountain presented to the city by the Venetian Doge Alvise Contarini. Near it is the square of the Cathedral of Bergamo, which is one of the most beautiful in Italy.
Every year, this place attracts many tourists who want to enjoy the local delightful architectural sights firsthand. On the old square there are many cafes and restaurants where you can have a good time, as well as a magnificent square equipped with a gazebo with benches. Having visited the old square of Bergamo, you will take good photos and get a lot of unforgettable emotions.