Venue

 

Attraction

Beautiful Bergamo city. This is how a Venetian traveller in the seventeenth century described the city as he crossed Lombardy. He had probably already returned to Venice when he put down his thoughts, but still had an image of the city in his mind, as well as his heart, high on the hilltop as he approached from the plain, slowly making out the details among the wonderful profile of spires and bell towers.
This is the same image that today welcomes tourists, even if they have less opportunities than the traveller to stop and admire the view, which is often obstructed by new buildings.

 

 

But once through the main gate in the walls, dedicated to Sant’Agostino, the city on the hill is just the same as it was four centuries ago.
A drinking fountain of white marble and grey sandstone gushing a jet of fresh spring water greeted the tired traveller and was a symbol of the richness and abundance of the city.

(www.turismo.bergamo.it )

 

Currency :

Euro

 

Credit cards

The most common credit card in Italy is VISA, but most ATMs accept Mastercard and American Express as well. Be sure to bring your PIN code and a picture ID. Some places might charge a fee for the use of  foreign credit cards.

 

Electricity Power/Voltage :

220V

 

Telephone :

The international dialing code from abroad is +39. Italy is part of the worldwide GSM network. Emergency calls in Italy: Call 112