Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(Via Gombito 13; 2.30-4.30pm Mon & Fri, 10am-noon & 2.30-4.30pm Sat & Sun Mar-Sep)
For a
wonderful view from one of the highest points in the old town, climb the 12th-century
Gombito Tower. Visits must be reserved in advance at the tourist office (
Click here
)
,
which is at the base of the tower, and leave every 45 minutes.
ART GALLERY
Accademia Carrara
( 035 39 96 40;
www.accademiacarrara.bergamo.it
; Piazza Carrara 82a)
Just east of the old city walls is
one of Italy's great art repositories, although it has been closed for major renovations
since 2007. The reopening has been pushed back numerous times over the years, but May
2014 was the latest target at the time of our visit. Until it reopens, a selection of its master-
pieces is on show in Palazzo della Ragione in the Città Alta.
Founded in 1780, it contains an exceptional range of Italian masters. Raphael's
San Se-
bastiano
is a highlight, but other artists represented include Botticelli, Canaletto,
Mantegna and Titian.
Galleria d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea
ART GALLERY
(GAMeC; 035 27 02 72;
www.gamec.it
;
Via San Tomaso 53; 10am-1pm & 3-7pm Tue-Sun)
Fa-
cing across the square from the Accademia Carrara is this gallery, which displays the
academy's small permanent collection of modern works by Italian artists such as Giacomo
Balla, Giorgio Morandi, Giorgio de Chirico and Filippo de Pisis. A contribution from
Vassily Kandinksy lends an international touch. Admission prices and opening hours vary
for temporary exhibitions.
