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Bergamo

Lombardy, Italy · Europe

About Bergamo

Bergamo sits on the route: 5 minutes from Gorle, 33km from Monte Isola, Lake Iseo.

Bergamo is a city located in Lombardy, Italy. With a population of 121,200, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Bergamo sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bergamo to your route.

About Bergamo

Bergamo ( BUR-gə-moh, Italian: [ˈbɛrɡamo] ; Bergamasque: Bèrghem [ˈbɛrɡɛm] ) is a city in the alpine Lombardy region of northern Italy. The seat of the province of Bergamo, it is located approximately 40 km (25 mi) northeast of Milan, and about 30 km (19 mi) from the alpine lakes Como and Iseo and 70 km (43 mi) from

Read more Garda and Maggiore. The Bergamo Alps (Alpi Orobie) begin immediately north of the city. With a population of 120,629 as of 2026, Bergamo is the 4th-largest city in Lombardy and the 34th-largest in Italy. The metropolitan area of Bergamo extends beyond the administrative city limits, spanning over a densely urbanized area with slightly fewer than 500,000 inhabitants. The Bergamo metropolitan area is itself part of the broader Milan metropolitan area, home to more than eight million people. The city of Bergamo is composed of an old walled core, known as Città Alta ('Upper Town'), nestled within a system of hills, and the modern expansion in the plains below. The upper town is encircled by massive Venetian defensive systems that have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 9 July 2017. Bergamo has good links to other cities in Italy via the motorway A4 which connects Milan, Verona, and Venice. The city is served by Il Caravaggio International Airport, the third-busiest airport in Italy with 12.3 million passengers in 2017. Bergamo is the second most visited city in Lombardy after Milan.

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Where is Bergamo located?

Bergamo is located in Lombardy, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 45.6960 latitude, 9.6672 longitude.

What is the population of Bergamo?

Bergamo has a population of approximately 121,200 people, making it a city in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
121,200
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Lombardy
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
45.6960, 9.6672

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Bergamo

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Autodromo Nazionale Monza

The 'Temple of Speed': one of the oldest and fastest circuits in the world, hosting the Italian Grand Prix since 1922.

31 km · about 35 min drive

museum

Monza Circuit Museum

Small museum inside the Monza park preserving the history of Italian Grand Prix racing with historic cars and memorabilia.

31 km · about 35 min drive

racetrack

Autodromo di Franciacorta

Modern circuit in Lombardy's sparkling-wine country, home to Italy's official Porsche Experience Center. Combines track drives with the vineyards of Franciacorta on your doorstep.

32 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Monte Isola, Lake Iseo

Europe's largest lake island rises car-free from Lake Iseo, crowned by a sanctuary with sweeping water views.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Moto Guzzi Museum

The historic Moto Guzzi factory and museum on the shores of Lake Como at Mandello del Lario, running since 1921.

43 km · about 50 min drive

museum

Museo Mille Miglia

Museum dedicated to Italy's legendary thousand-mile open-road endurance race housed in a medieval monastery.

44 km · about 50 min drive

cathedral

Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano)

Italy's largest church and the third-largest in the world, a breathtaking Gothic masterpiece adorned with 3,400 statues and 135 spires.

45 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Bellagio

The pearl of Lake Como, set on a promontory where the lake's two southern arms divide, lined with grand villas and gardens.

45 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Bergamo

  • 33 kmMonte Isola, Lake IseoEurope's largest lake island rises car-free from Lake Iseo, crowned by a sanctuary with sweeping water views.
  • 46 kmBrunate Funicular ViewpointA historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
  • 47 kmLake Como Shore RoadA winding lakeside road hugging Lake Como's western shore with tunnels, villa gates, and views of snow-capped Alps reflected in deep blue water.
  • 72 kmBrusio Spiral ViaductA nine-arched open-air spiral where the Bernina Railway loops 360 degrees over itself to shed height near the Italian border; the little red trains corkscrew past in full view of the roadside meadow.
  • 77 kmStrada della Forra (Tremosine)A jaw-dropping cliff road tunnelling through a gorge above Lake Garda, called by Churchill the world's most beautiful road.
  • 78 kmMaloja PassUnique among Alpine passes for having hairpins on only one side, dropping dramatically from the Engadin plateau into the Val Bregaglia toward Italy.

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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