Beautiful church, a must see when you are walking in the old town of Bergamo. The entrance is just 3€ for adults and 1€ for people under 25 years, but even if it cost more, it would still be worth it. The shades of green that they used on the ceiling really stood out for me, gorgeous colors.

I never review churches but this one is something extraordinary! If you’re ever in Bergamo visit this Basilica! It’s very beautiful from the outside but for a small fee you can enter and enjoy this piece of art. Every corner is so detailed, colorful and unique🫶🏽🫶🏽

Magnificent church building, outside and inside, from far and from near. It's also free to enter and visit. The different rich decorations, the details and materials, to include massive tapestries, are just stunning.

It's a major church with more than 800 years of history. From architecture to interior design are quite unique and special. I believe it's the first time I saw a church with such large proportion of tapestries and intarsia decoration. You can see different periods interior design along the past 800 years, very astonishing. The exquisite intarsia, which is a form of wood inlaying, is definitely a testimony to the Italian wood craftsmanship! I was really amazed by this basilica.

Probably one of the most beautiful churches in the world. It's outside already beautiful, does not prepare you for the collection of medieval tapestries, renaissance wall- and ceiling-paintings, gorgeous wood carvings, or detailed marble sculptures awaiting you within. Truly a must see to anyone visiting the region.

One of my favourite basilica and the old city's atmospere is incredible. I have been there one year ago and now I was nearby and defenitely had to see again.

Spectacular cathedral. Free to enter. Located right next to many cafeterias and restaurants. Easy to get from Bergamo airport by bus or taxi.

The Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in Bergamo is a true architectural marvel. The intricate details, stunning frescoes, and peaceful atmosphere make it a must-visit destination. Step inside and be transported to a world of beauty and spirituality.

€5 entry fee worth every cent! Gorgeous detail at every turn.

Very impressive. You have to pay to enter but if its too expensive you can still glance in from next to the ticket office. Once inside you can read about the history and observe the work being undertaken to renew and restore the building and it's ornate interior.

This church must not be confused with Colleoni Chapel which is attracts an entry fee and is literally next door. More so you are not allowed to take photographs inside of Colleoni Chapel. The Basilica is very beautiful inside as you would expect in Italy. Great architecture which is well preserved.

A worth visiting basilica in Bergamo where you can find the complete history of Santa Maria Maggiore. This basilica has beautiful paintings from 1200-1500AD and it's beautifully done. It's a 1km short hike to Basilica and you can also opt for a mini train which costs around 2-3€ per person. We visited during the weekend and it was not overcrowded instead we explored the whole place very peacefully. During the trek, you will come across the whole city view and it's beautiful. Entry ticket price:- 5€ for regular visitor and 2€ for students with valid ID card. Overall it was a great experience studying the history of this place along with seeing the paintings and old artifacts.

Get ready to feel lost… the beauty of this church amazed me, like the majority of those vowed to the Virgin Mary. There is no centimetre of the church that has not been decorated, embellished or have and intarsia. Breathtaking!

It's a historical place of interest with religious atmosphere, very well maintained. Visitors are well informed of the cathedral decorations and it's history. I was totally inspired.

Had to wait until all the masses finish on a sumday so earliest time was 1.30pm. very nice decor with lots of information. Entry cost €5

Super nice temple. I generally do not agree with having to pay to get into a church. It kind of defeats the purpose. But besides it’s definitely worth going in because it’s absolutely wonderful. It was built in 1137 after the town’s people prayed to the Virgin Mary to protect them from the plague that was ravaging most of Europe. In return for protecting them, they built this church dedicated to her.

This cathedral is beautiful from outside but the inside, too. After entering you immediately feel something special around you. You have to visit this cathedral.

Very beautiful cathedral. It’s definitely worth checking out to see the interior. It’s beautifully decorated with pairings and statues.

There's a lot happening in the architecture and its decorative elements. The details can be fascinating, especially the arcs at the entrances on which every pilar is a different shape and material. However, there's a big mismatch in decorative elements inside. The entirety is overwhelming, as if they went overboard trying to impress people with their gold and lost sight of the idea of beauty. Even though the elements in itself are well made and interesting, the total was flashy and took my interest away quickly.

It’s a must in Bergamo old town. I recommend to take the funicular to reach it, but you really will enjoy the way by walk (steep streets).

The Cathedral of Bergamo, located right next to the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, has a striking marble façade, but its interior is not particularly impressive. You may find it rather dull compared to the impressive Baroque interior decoration of the Basilica. Therefore, I recommend visiting this cathedral first, as its entrance is free of charge.

This is a must see when in Bergamo alta

Note the opening times differ during weekdays: 07:30am-12:30pm, and 03:00pm-06:30pm. Opens throughout from 07:00am-07:00pm on weekends. But it is also closed if mass is in progress. Entrance is free for the devout, and tourists are expected to donate a fee at the entrance. The colorful frescos on the walls and ceilings are well kept, very detailed and colorful. Worth spending some time admiring the art.

The Bergamo Cathedral, dedicated to Saint Alexander of Bergamo, stands as a testament to medieval Italian architecture. Its façade boasts intricate sculptures and reliefs, a blend of Gothic and Renaissance styles. Inside, the vast interior houses priceless artworks, including paintings by Titian and Lotto, and the ornate high altar. The stunning Cappella Colleoni, adorned with marble and gold leaf, adds to the cathedral's splendor. With its soaring spires and rich history dating back to the 12th century, Bergamo Cathedral remains a cultural and architectural gem in the heart of Lombardy, Italy. On Sundays, the echoes of the majestic organ fill the halls of Bergamo Cathedral, adding a grandiose soundtrack to your visit, enriching the experience with its melodic presence.

Beautiful church with a rich historical content... try and visit..

This Cathedral is highly underrated This is as beautiful as il duomo itself. The architecture is very similar and you cam get inside for only 2 EUR if you are -25 yo Worth visiting in the city center of Bergamo

Visited Bergamo Old Town today. You access this from from Bergamo New town via the venicular railway. This takes you to the top of the hill and into the old town. The town has 3 churches in the square which are amazing in their design and show the wealth of the church and those buried inside. The town has some lovely shops, bars and restaurants with a signature pasta dish called Casonchelli ravioli which is either sausage or cheese filling with amaretto crushed biscuit and butter served with a buttery sauce. It was delicious. They have a special cake covered with marzipan and little birds on top called le Polentine. Very rich sponge cake with chocolate buttercream and made with polenta instead of flour. Also chocolate chip ice cream was invented in Bergamo. The town is very beautiful with wonderful architecture and great views from the top over the new town. The floor are cobbled or laid in the parquet floor design which is very beautiful.

Absolutely stunning, words don’t do this cathedral justice, unexpected beauty, 100% worth the visit.

very impressive cathedral. Had the relicario of Saint John 23 also crypto downstairs. free to enter

Nice excursion to Citta Alta. Rode the furnicular up early, beat the heat and waiting in line. Beautiful views and buildings.

Beautiful place to visit with various attractions in the vicinity. Most are free though some you may have to pay! Nice atmosphere though not the smiliest or friendliest compared with southern Italy. There are lots of cafes, bars and shops up there. You can enjoy a day up here. It can get very cold in the winter so appropriate outfit might be necessary.

Very beautiful old town square. Worth a visit if in Bergamo. Very close to the fernicular station above. Can also walk to Baluardo di San Giacomo to get a great view of the city from the hill top.

In some ways like a mini Rome. The old city of Bergamo is a charming, lovely place. A little bit off the plaza on the main walk street there is this restaurant that serves facaccia bread. The facaccia bread is reasonably priced and very tasty. There's also Marianna's a delightful gelatiria that claims to be the originator of stracciatella. This is one of those cities that exceeds expectations but is not in the big guide books

Absolutely beautiful place that I recommend to visit to everyone. It will feel like a Dan Brown novel again. I recommend arriving before sunset and then heading back into town for the night view.

In contrast to Milano, Bergamo and especially this place feels very old and despite modern shops and restaurants, the square retains a certain aura of the days long past. I would not say it is better then Milano and it is not an unforgettable experience, but surely a very nice trip

Piazza Vecchia represents the core of Città Alta: it has been the heart of political power for centuries and it keeps being one of the most popular places for Bergamo’s citizens to spend some time with family and friends. Unfortunately when we have visited it was under construction. No matter what we spent evening in 2 restaurants there as it was most busy place in September, Monday.

A gem that captures the essence of the city. With its historical buildings, cozy cafes, and lively atmosphere, it's the perfect place to soak up the charm of Bergamo. Take a seat, sip on a cappuccino, and immerse yourself in the picturesque surroundings of this timeless square.

Must see part of Citta Alta,spectacular medivial arhitecture and the unique atmosphere here is so speacial.Have a cofee or a refreshment while enjoying this spectaculare place.

Wonderfully experience. A little touristy, but with some nice surprises along the way. Great Gelato on site ( cherry was my favorite), but wouldn't recommend the restaurants. Was able to get some great pics and a nice ride on the hillside tram-train for my daughter...

Nice and quiet place to spend the afternoon. Take the funicolare cottage alta. So many ancient and historic churches and cathedrals. A cup of coffee is worth it 👌

Among the busiest places in the city of Bergamo. Interesting plaza with one small fountain in the middle and very authentic picturesque buildings that surround it.

Of course a must see location in the Citta Alta. Very picturesque square with gorgeous structures circling it. Obviously you can expect it to be very touristy. I recommend visiting early in the morning or visiting during a less crowded time of the year. I was there in early December and the it wasn’t too crowded at all. The weather was gorgeous and it was easier to appreciate the history and get around the old town. Overall a very good experience and beautiful location in Bergamo.

The main square in the old part of town. Unfortunately no cafes to sit at and admire the beauty, shame. Because the tower and church is very nice to photograph.

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PLACE. Marvelous architecture. Great pastry shops. Clothing boutiques. Unique shopping and dining experience But most of all what a fabulous view!!!

Such a lovely, picturesque Old Town on a hill, with cathedrals and quaint houses, restaurants and shops. A perfect place to spend a sunny summer Sunday. We went up with the funicular, we had to wait for like 15 minutes, because there was a queue.

Really Bad Service and rude woman. I order a latte and she give me milk and then she laught. Sorry in germany we only say latte to latte machiato

Good sandwiches but rude service. The cashier rolled her eyes at me because I put my card in the machine to quickly, and that's after she put it in front of me😂 also one of the two lines is cash only and there's no information about that. They got annoyed at me for standing in the wrong line

We requested a toasted ham sandwich without cheese. This was impossible to do as cheese apparently can not be removed from a sandwich. It was also completely beyond their skills and understanding to make a new sandwich without cheese. Pathetic.

It is a shame that they make fun of the clients in their native language, but when you speak it to them : non capisco

Rude woman at the counter. She was shouting in Italian because she wasn’t able to speak English in an international airport. People should learn that shouting doesn’t make your opposite understand a foreign language.

Everything closes down at 22.00, even the McDonalds, yet the ladies at Délice Maison sat and served everybody way past their closing time (at 22.45 they were still taking orders). We got a few of their sandwiches (Bufalino with Parma ham and a Grana Padano sandwich), which were delicious. Absolute heroes!

I’m entitled to a food voucher due to severe delay. However, the staff refused to accept my voucher. After I paid and noticed that the voucher is unused, I asked him and the second staff told him that he should accept the voucher. Then he was like: So what do you want now!? I give you another what you paid for? Why do I need same stuff for twice? Especially when it tasted horrible. It’s a complete extortion.

Had a disgusting experience with the angry old lady who was already mentioned in earlier reviews. I wasn’t ready to make order and she started yelling at me due to my ignorance. I tried to ask about the products she was selling but she refused to answer me (atleast in English, which should be the standard for an international airport). Also she was lying me about the avaibility of the product just to get rid of me. What on earth is this kind of human doing at customer service profession? Please never visit this place again. The employees do not have professional skills or manners.

I don’t recognize the common experience here. I was served a good cappuccino by a lovely lady.

I had an awful experience at this coffee shop. I was handed a receipt and didn’t realise you had to give it back in as never experienced this during my two weeks in Italy, so and put it in the bin. I explained what happened and The cashier confirmed I paid and a barista made the coffee but a third ‘woman’ refused to give it unless I fished it out of the bottom of the bin. The other staff laughing and this third woman screaming at todays entertainment of the stupid tourists. I have never ever experienced rudeness and humiliation like from these people. Please save yourself an awful experience and go elsewhere no coffee is worth this treatment to another a fella human even if they don’t understand your ‘system’.

The woman at the counter was just plain rude. They were mocking international clients for using English to order. She was offended because I've tried to say "thank you" in Italian...

After we ate on site I felt sick, then when we got off the plane I threw up several times. It took me over 6 hours to recover from that meal. I had roast beef- not recommended!

It was quite a huge plate (delicious btw), it was all amazing. There is a 2.5 EUR service fee for dinning in. Note that if you dine in you need to order at the reception not at the self service machine, seems that is only take away (couldn't find english version so it was a bit difficult to understand, maybe that could be improved)

International airport where the waiter does not speak any English. Not any hot dish from the menu card available. No electricity in the table socket to charge phone. We ordered 4 soups - received one. However stil airport prices. No more comments. Shame.

We visited this place on our way back to UK. 1.10.22. There were three of us. We were served by a girl with long black hair tied in a ponytail. She was without life and willingness to work. Such a mimosa .. I asked her to add brie cheese to my sandwich and she refused even though I wanted to pay for it, and I don't know why? Nevermind. Then my friends ordered portions of fries, for which we asked several times. I saw that the other tables didn't have this problem and they delivered chips straight away. Then we wanted to order tea, but the tall lady with long blonde hair in a ponytail waved her hand, indicating that we should order from our waitress who didn't give a sh..t by the way. Then the blonde lady began to take care of the other tables. Looks like she didn't want to serve us and she had some sort of personal prejudice against us. After half an hour the fries arrived. If I wasn't hungry, I'd send them back to the kitchen. The service here is at the lowest level. Waitresses need some training because it looks like they don't know how to treat customers or maybe it's a lack of good manners, so there's probably nothing that can be done. A tall blonde girl should be suspended for such service. I informed the manager about the behaviour of the blonde lady, she apologised and that was it. Because what could she do. I gave one star because you can't give zero. Food could be better. Pricey as hell. Do not recommend this place. From the beginning they show us we are not welcome and treat us disrespectfully.

Horribly overpriced, poor service, and one of the worst paninos I've ever had in Italy. Plus a 2.50 euro service fee per person! Only thing worthwhile are the electrical sockets and even that's just because there aren't any in the poorly equipped airport...

Surprisingly, veryyy good! I got the vegetarian toast right before my flight. Couldn’t take a picture because I was so hungry and it was super yummy. It had pesto sauce and the cheese was awesome. Go try it

So so overpriced and poor service - even if we paid 5€ for it!! We had a tartufo and a Luis. Not good, we do not recommend it. The only good this was the electric plugs, but just because Bergamo airport is so bad that they don’t provide it.

One of the only cafes in the airport that has some power outlets, hense why I picked it. It's extremely low for the airport to do this and only leave paid power outlets.. (not the fault of this cafe though) The food and wine were overpriced, which is to be expected in an airport. But the selection was quite good, and I enjoyed the vegetables plate/starter. The bread was completely stale though. The staff are nice and don't rush you out, which is appreciated.

Firsty I have to say that the panini we had was excellent in taste and quality and the staff is very polite and friendly. However I only gave 3 stars for the following reason, you are charged €2.50 EACH for SERVICE which consists to bring a sandwich to the table and not a 3 course meal. We have learnt our lesson

The best airport lunch ever! Admittedly, the prices are a bit higher than the rest of the restaurants there but the food you get is exceptional. The staff is really good and very efficient so you definitely won't have to wait for long to get your sandwich.

Awesome sandwiches! Such a big selection that I always struggle to choose which one. When I can I book from Bergamo just for this place :)

"The café/restaurant at Bergamo Airport is a hidden gem! Delicious food, attentive service, and a cozy ambiance - perfect for travelers on the go!" 🍴✈️

I can understand the overpriced mediocre airport food, but the well hidden 2.50€ service charge per person is a fine robbery indeed.

Normal prices as for Italy, big aperols, quality of pizza is average but we need to remember that it is an airport

Offshoot of the local craft brewery Elav, the only place where to get a decent drink at BGY. This said, the selection on tap doesn't rotate and often one-two taps out of six are not available, and the prices can be hefty. Not to mention the terrible terrible music (only Radio Italia, yikes).

Great corner at the Bergamo airport where you ca turn an unpleasant delay into a pleasant experience. Very nice craft beers on tab or bottle, interesting selection of Italian wines in case you miss one last souvenir, and Valerio really does an outstanding job in taking care of business (very busy!) and all customers (many!!) with a big smile and impeccable friendliness. Well done!

The pizza was super fresh and so good, price reasonable for airport. Would eat again

Great selection of beer - 9 beers on tap! Very rare to get such a good beer selection at an airport so a nice surprise. IPAs, lager, bitter, something for everyone. Also looks like it has a wide selection of wine

worker there rudely sent us away 1,5 hours before the shop closes. at 20:30 already while dozens of flights are delayed until midnight!

Tasty pizza and great beers.

this place is very expensive for what it offers (see the receipt in the pictures), but in any case we had a salad, a quiche and a "focaccia fantasia" and the qulity of the ingredients was good. Another good thing is the usual availability of tables and chairs, compared to the other bars offering only bar stools.

Had the vegan Burger as a meal with a drink and a fruit salad for 10.80€ (chips not included . The fake meat patty is very nice but the Burger itself is too basic and lacks veggies and more sauce plus it wasn't heated properly.

Extremely rude staff. No respect for customers.

Bad attitude towards customers.

(Translated by Google) I asked for a juicer at 7:00 in the morning and as often happens they tell you that they don't do it with the excuse that they don't have the fruit « all finished, delivery will arrive in three hours « — 2 cappuccinos and 2 cream brioches of sufficient quality and very high prices, but typical airport prices. (Original) Ho chiesto una centrifuga alle 7:00 del mattino e come spesso succede ti rispondono che non la fanno con la scusa che non hanno la frutta « tutta finita, arriva la consegna fra tre ore « — 2 cappuccini e 2 brioche alla crema qualità sufficienti e prezzi altissimi, ma tipici prezzi da aeroporto.

(Translated by Google) More worried about the masks than about their work, they made 5 sandwiches for us to reheat while they were practically still frozen. A "piece" of focaccia with 1 slice of poor cooked ham and 2 half slices of an undefined cheese, which seemed already bitten into, dimensions 12 x 12 cm for the modest sum of €6.90........ I asked to heat it one more time, but the oven "worked" for 10 seconds, and, obviously, the "thing" was still cold.. Even the coffee, at €1.50, is indecent: perhaps with 5 more drops of water the cup would have been wet. Maybe Mr. Cremonini should take a look at his employees. The one who loses his face is him..... (Original) Più preoccupate delle mascherine che del proprio lavoro, ci hanno confezionato 5 panini da riscaldare praticamente ancora gelidi. Un "pezzo" di focaccia con 1 fetta di prosciutto cotto scadente e ben 2 mezze fette di un formaggio indefinito, che sembrava già addentato dimensioni 12 x 12 cm alla modica cifra di 6,90 €........ Ho chiesto di scaldarlo ancora una volta, ma il fornetto ha "funzionato" 10 sec, e, ovviamente, il "coso" era ancora freddo.. Anche il caffè, a 1,50 € è indecente: forse con 5 gocce di acqua in più si sarebbe bagnata la tazzina. Forse il Sig. Cremonini dovrebbe dare un'occhiata ai propri dipendenti. Chi ci rimette la faccia è lui.....

(Translated by Google) VERY EXPENSIVE! 😱 2 cappuccinos and 2 croissants 11 euros.... But like the menu on offer at 5.30 includes cappuccino brioche and juice.... 🤔. Here you get less and pay more.... Other places to have breakfast at Orio al Serio airport are better (Original) CARISSIMO! 😱 2 Cappuccini e 2 brioches 11 euro.... Ma come il menù in offerta a 5,30 comprende cappuccino brioche e succo.... 🤔. Qui prendi meno e paghi di più.... Meglio altri posti dove fare colazione alla aeroporto di Orio al Serio

Very rude staff -the worst experience in Italy! 1. They forgot to prepare my order and were surprised that I was in a hurry (at the airport:/) 2. When I asked for a bit of hot water for a double espresso, the staff started arguing, insisting it would be an Americano with a different price and absolutely refused to give me a bit of water. Different price for a drop of water???? As a barista, I understand coffee culture, but customer satisfaction and their preferences are more important—especially since you're at the airport with a multinational clientele and many reasons why a customer might ask for a coffee prepared in a different way.

The Croissant with pistachio is a empty croissant that has a trace of pistachio on the surface and is empty inside.

(Translated by Google) I was there on Saturday morning at 12.14 to drink a coffee with my wife. Cashier not attentive, she made us wait until she finished her things. The service was irritating and bordering on rude. Absolutely to avoid (Original) Stato lì sabato mattina alle ore 12.14 per bere un caffè con mia moglie. Cassiera non attenta, ci ha fatto aspettare fin che nn ha finito le sue cose. Indisponente e al limite della maleducazione il servizio. Assolutamente da evitare

(Translated by Google) After the employee has done her time chatting with her friend, you manage to order, immediately ask to pay for two very classic spritz aperitifs; he says to sit calmly and you'll pay later; Do you want some appetizers that are included? ok fine: result two watery aperitifs 90% ice and half a slice of orange with 2 squares of hard pizza 14 euros .... but for pleasure. nice little game, other than appetizers included... They were not included: they even pass as a discount on the receipt, absurd: Very high price, very low quality of both the service and the aperitif. Terrible, it has never happened even in the most sensitive tourist places to these things, let alone in a shopping centre. (Original) Dopo che l'addetta ha fatto i suoi comodi chiacchierando con l'amica riesci ad Ordinare, chiedi subito di pagare due aperitivi spritz classicissimi; dice di sederti tranquillo che paghi dopo; volete degli stuzzichini che sono compresi ? ok va bene: risultato due aperitivi acquosi 90% ghiaccio e mezza fetta di arancia con 2 quadrettini di pizza dura 14 euro .... ma per piacere. bel giochetto, altro che stuzzichino compreso.. Non eran compresi: passano pure come sconto sullo scontrino, assurdo: Prezzo altissimo qualità bassissima sia del servizio che dell'aperitivo. Pessimo, mai successo nemmeno nei luoghi turistici più sensibili a queste cose figuriamoci in un centro commerciale.

(Translated by Google) Great smart guys! The sales assistant couldn't find the barcode of one of the two items and scanned the other, more expensive one. I was in too much of a hurry to notice it in time and make a fuss. Shame on you!!! (Original) Grandissimi furbacchioni! La commessa non riusciva a trovare il barcode di uno dei due articoli ed ha scansionato l'altro, quello più costoso. Andavo troppo di fretta per notarlo in tempo e fare storie. Vergognatevi!!!

(Translated by Google) We have just been denied the redemption of a prize (free sandwich or pizza) included in the new points collection, advertised at the checkout among other things Very bad (Original) Ci è stato appena negato il riscatto di un premio (panino o pizza gratis) previsto dalla nuova raccolta punti, pubblicizzata alla cassa tra l'altro Pessimi

(Translated by Google) The clean environment and the careful arrangement of the food encouraged us to stop. Unfortunately the ready meals arrived frozen without having specified it, the air conditioning was on full blast and the final bill was really salty...disappointing!!! (Original) L ambiente pulito e la disposizione curata dei cibi ci hanno invogliato a fermarci . Purtroppo i piatti pronti sono arrivati ghiacciati senza averlo specificato , l aria condizionata era al massimo e il conto finale veramente salato....deludente!!!