* We begin the tour in the lower part of Bergamo's Citta Bossa, where the majestic loggias with arches, fountains and the Donizetti Theater are reflected in the sparkling windows of the pastry shops. The streets are inexorably moving through thin arteries towards the heart of Bergamo – Citta Alta. The height difference is 120 meters. Insta-bloggers bravely overcome the steep climb up the countless gray stairs of Scorlazzone and Scorlazzino. We can easily get to Citta Alta by funicular with a view of the surrounding area. The harsh fortress walls with St. Augustine's Gate are a legacy of Venetian rule and a favorite place for Bergamo residents to walk. From the height of the fortifications there is a panoramic view of the lower town and the surrounding area. We dive into a maze of streets where the Dark Ages, Renaissance, Classicism and Baroque come together in a bizarre way. Frescoes, sculptures, unexpected architectural details – it is impossible to move quickly in Bergamo Alta, there are new highlights at every turn. The 11th-century Chapel of the Holy Cross is hidden by houses in a tiny square. Let's take a look at the Piazza Mercato delle Scarpe shoe market, find the New Square and the Duomo Square with the Baptistery, the Colleoni Chapel, the Treasure Museum, and the exquisite Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Take the elevator up to the observation deck of the Torre del Comune bell tower. We'll walk through the arched Piazza Della Cittadella gallery, surrounded by the Visconti palaces and courtiers. We will relax in Piazza Vecchia, compare the Old and New Town Halls, and solve the riddles of the Contarini Fountain sphinxes. At Ristorante La Marianna, we'll enjoy a local invention – strachatella ice cream with chocolate chips. The Lorenzo Rota Botanical Garden, the Carrara Museum with masterpieces by Botticelli and Raphael will be remembered for future visits to Bergamo. Let's find out the secrets of the Tower of Hunger. Let's discover new angles from the height of the Visconti fortress walls at the Rocca powder tower. If we have the strength and are lucky with the weather, we will take the San Vigilio funicular to the most beautiful observation deck of Bergamo – the Belvedere.