Via XX Settembre is Bergamo’s most popular shopping and dining street, located in the heart of
Città Bassa (Lower Town). Lined with boutiques, cafés, and historic arcades, it perfectly captures
the modern elegance of the city.
This pedestrian-friendly avenue is where locals and visitors alike come to shop, dine, and enjoy the
Italian lifestyle. Whether browsing high-end fashion stores or savoring a gelato on a sunny
afternoon, Via XX Settembre offers a lively yet relaxed atmosphere.
With its beautiful architecture, outdoor seating, and vibrant street life, it’s one of the best places in
Bergamo to experience the city’s contemporary charm.
- Shop 🛍️ at Italian fashion boutiques 👗, jewelry stores 💎, and international brands 🌍🛒
- Enjoy a coffee ☕ or aperitivo 🥂 at stylish cafés 🍹 along the street 😋🇮🇹
- Admire the 19th-century architecture 🏰 and stone arcades 🧱✨
- Try artisanal gelato 🍦 or pastries 🍰 at local dessert shops 🍮😋
- Visit in the evening 🌙 when the street comes alive 🎉 with lights 💡 and people 🧑🤝🧑🧡
- Located 📍 in the center ❤️ of Città Bassa 🏘️, easily reachable 🚶♂️ on foot 👣 from the train station 🚆✅
- By Bus 🚌: Multiple local lines 🚍 stop along Via Roma 🛣️, just beside Via XX Settembre 📍👍
- By Car 🚗: Paid parking 🅿️💰 available nearby 🗺️ at Piazza della Libertà 🗺️ and Via Borfuro ✅
- Plan your visit 📅 in the late afternoon 🌆 when most shops 🛍️ and cafés ☕ are open ⏰✅
- Bring cash 💵 or a card 💳 – most boutiques 👗 accept both 💰👍
- Stop for gelato 🍦 or aperitivo 🥂 to enjoy the lively Italian atmosphere 🎉🇮🇹😌
- Wear comfortable shoes 👟 for strolling 🚶♀️ – the street 🛣️ is fully pedestrianized 🚫🚗✅
- 4:00 PM – Start your walk 🚶♀️ at Piazza Matteotti ⛲ and enter Via XX Settembre 🛣️💨
- 4:30 PM – Browse boutiques 👗 and local stores 🛍️🛒👀
- 6:00 PM – Enjoy coffee ☕ or aperitivo 🥂 at a café terrace 🍹😋
- 7:30 PM – Dinner 🍽️ nearby 🍝 before an evening stroll 🚶♂️ through Città Bassa 🌙✨👋
