The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore (Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore) is one of the most important churches in Bergamo. It’s located in Upper Town (Città Alta) on Piazza del Duomo, just opposite Piazza Vecchia.
The Piazza del Duomo, in Bergamo, Italy, is a square that contains two of the most important churches in the city. Both the Bergamo Cathedral and the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore are located on the piazza, but this entry focuses on the other places of interest to visit. Piazza del Duomo is located in the Upper Town (Città Alta) area.
Bergamo is one of the most beautiful cities in northern Italy. It consists of an old walled Upper Town (Città Alta) and a more modern Lower Town (Città Bassa). The Venetian defensive walls around Upper Town are a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The Basilica of Saint Ambrose (Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio) is one of the oldest and most historic churches in Milan. It’s dedicated to its founder, Saint Ambrose, the patron saint of the city.
San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore is probably the most beautifully decorated church in Milan. It was originally part of the most important female monastery in the city. The monastery has been converted into the Civic Archaeological Museum (Civico Museo Archeologico), but the church is still active and open to visitors.
Sforza Castle (Castello Sforzesco) is a large castle in Milan. This residence-turned-fortress sits next to Sempione Park and contains several different city museums.
Sempione Park (Parco Sempione) is a large public park in Milan. It opened in 1888 and sits between the Sforza Castle and the Arch of Peace.
Naviglio Grande is a canal in Milan that is now a popular area lined with restaurants and some nightclubs. It runs for nearly 50km from the Porta Ticinese dock, also known as Darsena, to the Ticino River near Tornavento.
The Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology (Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci) in Milan is Italy’s largest science and technology museum. It opened in 1953 and is housed in the former monastery of San Vittore al Corpo, which was built in the 16th century.
If visiting Milan, one attraction that should not be missed is Leonardo da Vinci’s original painting, The Last Supper (Il Cenacolo). A UNESCO World Heritage site, the painting is located in the refectory of the convent at Santa Maria delle Grazie.