The city of Bergamo is one of those Northern Italian cities that seem to balance elegance and authenticity in equal measure. Nestled at the foothills of the Alps in Lombardy, it has long served as a link between the plains of Milano and the mountain routes leading to the lakes and beyond. Its dual layout – Città Alta (the Upper Town) and Città Bassa (the Lower Town)– immediately captures the imagination. The medieval walls enclosing the old upper city stand in stark contrast to the modern avenues below, a physical reminder of centuries of transformation and resilience.
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