Bergamo Cathedral in Bergamo, Italy

The Bergamo Cathedral (Cattedrale di Bergamo), also known as the Duomo of Bergamo (Duomo di Bergamo) and the Cathedral of Saint Alexander (Cattedrale di Sant’Alessandro), is the seat…

Ceiling at Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in Bergamo, Italy

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…

Il Fornaio in Bergamo, Italy

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…

Basilica of Saint Ambrose in Milan, Italy

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…

Bona Tower (left) at Sforza Castle in Milan, Italy

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.

Parco Sempione in Milan, Italy

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.