Bergamo, Italy. The small town in Lombardy has a wide range of beauty to offer for the visitors: from cultural heritage and historic architecture, to cultural events and amazing nature, which flourishes from an early spring.
The town, located near Milan, is spread across a hill and the Alps begin right of the town. Found by a Celtic tribe, Bergamo became a part of Roman Empire in 49 BC. Once an important duchy, it became the most industrialized Italian city in the 20th century. Bergamo managed to avoid the destruction during World War II and preserved its architectural heritage. Like the Caravaggio sanctuary or beautiful Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, which is also a birth place of the prominent Bergamo’s music tradition.
Since the town is located on the top of the hill, the slopes are planted with various plants. Bergamot’s – a fragrant fruit’s – name is evolved from here. The amazing terraced gardens drop down from the top and bloom in various colors – a real treat for your eyes. However, Bergamo is said to be equally beautiful in winter too, although it might get rainy.
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