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Bergamo is definitely worth a couple of days stay. The old town is very nice and interesting. The lower town is pleasant enough and has a relaxed feel. We stayed 4 nights which was maybe longer than it needed. We spent a day in Verona, although the train journey there is quite long and not very interesting.

Bergamo is a beautiful hilltop medieval town. It has stunning views from the old town and lots of history. It has lovely winding streets to meander through with lots of lovely cafes restaurants and bars to enjoy. I’ve travelled extensively throughout Italy and Bergamo was a real highlight, would throughly recommend for someone who wants authentic Italy without the crowds and noise of the major cities…also good transportation links with the airport within easy reach merely a short taxi ride away .

Discovered Bergamo as an overnight to airport on first visit, been back 3 times since! We love the sunset at St Vigilio. Lovely mountain views, chichi little shops for Milanese weekend trippers, good quality food and relaxed coffee shops and shopping in lower town

Interesting hill town with lots to see. A wide selection of cafes and restaurants. Franco restaurant on the Main Street was our favourite, a good selection of local dishes and great service. Very reasonably priced for the quality of the food.

This little city really exceeded my expectations. Beautiful, scenic upper city that makes you feel like you are in some different time. Cathedral in the upper city is really stunning. There are a lot of excursions you could take, day trip to Milano by train for 10e return ticket, trip to lakes etc.

Bergamo is a great base of operations for a holiday in Lombardy. The city boasts museums galore, and lots of cultural activities through the summer. It is currently Italy's city of culture with Brescia. Bergamo Cittá Alta is incredibly picturesque and charming. Lots of winding cobbled streets and secluded piazzas, perfect for exploring and romantic hideaways. The funicular railways are unmissable, especially the second one that takes you up San Vigilio Hill, the views over the whole city are breathtaking. There are a lot of local cuisines, such as polenta, casoncelli, and also the home of stracciatella ice cream, so you won't be short of authentic culinary experiences. My favourite restaurants were Trattoria Sant Ambroeus and Ristorante Pizzeria San Vigilio. Unfussy, but slick service. Make sure you buy your bus tickets from the tobacco/card shops. Save yourself hassle by purchasing the Zone 1 10 stamp ticket, and use the ticket multiple times as you travel between the lower and upper towns rather than pay separately every time. The train station is very well connected to Lake Como, Milan, and Verona (to name a few). I would not recommend visiting parts of Lake Garda like Sirmione as you need to wait for a bus from a nearby train station. If you do go, Be prepared by booking your tickets on the Arriva bus app if you do go. I was not aware I couldn't buy a ticket on the bus and had a bit of a nightmare!