Bergamo

An evocative inscription stands out under Bergamo’s name in its banner and in the signs that welcome visitors to the city: its nickname, City of the Thousand, is due to the important influx of volunteers from Bergamo who sailed to Sicily in 1860 and to the contribution that the inhabitants of the Lombard capital made to the Risorgimento struggles. Bergamo’s history is one of silent and courageous heroes, but this city also stands out like a lion among its regional neighbors because of the authentic splendor of its historic center, which conceals, within its ancient walls, majestic architecture: The very walls, recently named a UNESCO heritage site, are one of its strong points; they open on one side onto the great plain of the Lower Town, with its shopping streets often enlivened by large international markets, while on the other they huddle around the cobbled alleys of the Upper Town, at the center of which are stores and boutiques, typical pastry shops, clubs and restaurants, and then the beautiful Old Town Square, dating from medieval times, the ancient hub of the city’s political life. Accomplice to its geographic location close to the Orobian Alps, moreover, the city of Bergamo offers a significantly more temperate climate in the summer months than Milan, making it an attractive destination for out-of-town trips.

This proximity to the mountains also explains the strong connection that the people of Bergamo have with winter sports and outdoor activities: the Bergamo valleys offer beautiful natural views, ideal for trekking and climbing, but also for simple Sunday outings with the whole family, perhaps refreshment along the way at a typical osteria or restaurant. Let’s also not forget the strategic role that the city of Bergamo plays for those coming from outside the region or even from outside Italy: the Orio al Serio airport, just 5 km from the city, is the main Italian reference point for low-cost airlines, with a constantly and portentously growing number of passengers. For those who choose to land here rather than at Linate or Malpensa airports, but also for those who want to travel from Bergamo to other regions of Italy, Bergamo airport is thus the ideal exchange point: with Locauto in Orio al Serio you can rent a car with which to continue your journey in comfort, following your own pace. You may decide to rent a car in Bergamo for personal and family reasons or for purely professional purposes: in any case, you will find a rich and modern fleet of cars waiting for you here, with proposals ranging from small hatchbacks to SUVs. Consult now the vehicles available at our car rental in Orio al Serio and book online to lock in the rate!

Orio al Serio Airport is conveniently located both for those coming from the city and for those arriving from other provinces in Lombardy, as it is connected to the highway by convenient freeway bypasses. From here it is also easy to reach the Bergamo valleys or to continue the journey to the lakes to the east, such as Lake Iseo and Lake Garda. On the other hand, we advise those heading toward Città Alta to check the times of free access to the gates of the historic center by consulting the website of the municipality of Bergamo or by paying attention to the illuminated signs at the main points of entry to the city; our staff is in any case at your disposal to show you the fastest and easiest way to reach your final destination.

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