Città Bassa, or the Lower Town of Bergamo, is the city’s vibrant modern district. It serves as the
commercial and cultural heart of Bergamo, filled with elegant shopping streets, stylish cafés, and
relaxing parks. While Città Alta offers medieval charm, Città Bassa represents the contemporary
spirit of Bergamo.
This lively area developed during the 19th and 20th centuries and today showcases a perfect blend
of Italian lifestyle and modern architecture. From bustling squares to peaceful green spaces, the
Lower Town is ideal for leisurely walks, dining, and shopping.
Whether you’re exploring Via XX Settembre, enjoying a cappuccino at a café, or admiring the view
of Città Alta from below, Città Bassa captures the everyday rhythm of Bergamo’s urban life.
- Shop 🛍️ along Via XX Settembre 🛒 – Bergamo’s main commercial street 🛣️ lined with boutiques 👗 and cafés ☕😋
- Visit Piazza Matteotti ⛲ and Piazza Vittorio Veneto 🏰 for architecture 🏛️ and fountains 💧✨
- Relax 😌 in Parco Caprotti 🌳 or Parco Suardi 🌿, two peaceful city parks 💚🧘
- Enjoy aperitivo 🥂 at trendy bars 🍸 or taste local cuisine 🍝 in stylish restaurants 🍽️🇮🇹
- Explore modern art galleries 🖼️, cinemas 🎬, and theaters 🎭 in the Lower Town 🏙️💡
- Located 📍 in central Bergamo ❤️, starting right outside the train station 🚆✅
- By Foot 👣: Easily walkable 🚶♂️ and connected 🤝 to the Funicolare 🚠 leading to Città Alta ⛰️👍
- By Bus 🚌: Most local lines 🚍 pass through Via Papa Giovanni XXIII 🛣️✅
- By Car 🚗: Ample public parking 🅿️🆓 available throughout the district 🗺️👍
- Plan your visit 📅 in the afternoon 🌆 or evening 🌙 when the area is lively 🎉✨
- Try gelato 🍦 or Lombard dishes 🍝 at restaurants 🍽️ near Piazza Pontida 😋🍷
- Bring a camera 📸 – capture contrasts 융 between the modern city 🏙️ and the medieval hilltop 🏰 above 🖼️👀
- Città Bassa 🏘️ is ideal ⭐ for staying overnight 🏨 due to its transport links 🚆 and amenities ☕✅
- 10:00 AM – Start 🧭 at the train station 🚆 and walk 🚶♂️ along Viale Papa Giovanni XXIII 🛣️💨
- 11:00 AM – Coffee ☕ or shopping 🛍️ at Via XX Settembre 🛒😋
- 1:00 PM – Lunch 🍽️ around Piazza Pontida 🍝 or Piazza Matteotti 🍔🍹
- 3:00 PM – Relax 😌 at Parco Suardi 🌳 or explore nearby galleries 🖼️💡
- 5:00 PM – Take the funicular 🚠 to Città Alta ⛰️ for sunset views 🌅🧡👋
