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3 PERFECT DAYS
Day 1: Old Bergamo
Like an eagle's eyrie, the Città Alta (Upper Town) of Bergamo sits a world apart, looking down almost with con-
descension on the great Lombard plains to the south. Discover its lanes, the Renaissance Piazza Vecchia, the me-
dieval Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, the Venetian defensive walls and La Rocca fortress. The Città Alta is
jammed with fine eateries and several romantic places to sleep over.
Day 2: Brescia & Cremona
There are plenty of options in the Lombard plains south of Bergamo. You could make a whistle-stop tour of Bres-
cia for its old centre and Roman ruins, then shoot south to Cremona to enjoy the magnificent Piazza del Comune
and its monuments and search out some of the city's violin-makers. On the return leg to Bergamo, scoot by
Pizzighettone for its impressive fortress walls.
Day 3: Northern Mountains
North of Bergamo, various valleys lead into the pre-Alpine hills and mountains of the Orobie Alps, while routes
east head to Lake Iseo, the jewel of which is the island of Monte Isola. Hill valley highlights include San Pel-
legrino Terme, of mineral water fame; Ardesio and its pretty centre; Branzi and its hill walks to glacial lakes; Val-
bondione and the nearby Serio waterfalls; and, quite simply, the chance to admire some beautiful mountain coun-
try.
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