Kimberly's Italy Travel

183. Bergamo’s Best, The Stunning Citta Alta

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In this episode, Kimberly and Tommaso share their travel experiences in Bergamo, Italy, focusing on Città Alta. They recount funny driving challenges and highlight the area’s rich history and architecture.


Key Points:


Driving Adventures in Città Alta:

  • Kimberly and Tommaso describe their memorable drive up to Città Alta.
  • Automatic car was helpful on the steep inclines and narrow streets.
  • They joke about capturing these experiences on video for YouTube.



    • Exploring Piazza Vecchio and Piazza Duomo:

    • The hosts discuss the beauty and history of Piazza Vecchio and Piazza Duomo.
    • Palazzo Nuovo was designed to mirror Michelangelo’s Palazzo dei Conservatori in Rome.
    • Palazzo della Ragione, one of Italy’s first municipal buildings, features a unique covered walkway.
    • Capella Colioni’s facade is incredibly intricate.


      • Aperitivo Experience:

      • Kimberly and Tommaso acknowledge the fact that all the locals knew to go early for an aperitivo at the coveted outdoor tables in Piazza Vecchio. 
      • Yet they were very happy with an indoor aperitivo at small but refined bar, where they had a parmigiano lollipop!


        • Meeting Luisa and Bebo:

        • Kimberly and Tommaso meet Luisa, an Italian teacher, and her partner Bebo, an actor and comedian, for dinner.
        • The restaurant offered authentic Bergamaschi cuisine.
        • Tommaso enjoyed Casconcelli alla Bergamasca, while Kimberly and Luisa had polenta con formaggio e funghi.


          • Visiting Roca di Bergamo:

          • The hosts walked up to Roca di Bergamo, a fortress with 360-degree views.
          • They explored Parco della Rimembranze, a park with memorials and tributes to various wars.
          • The park features artifacts representing each military division.


            • Next Week’s Episode:

            Kimberly and Tommaso will discuss Città Basso, the lower city of Bergamo, in the next episode.


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