Tour - Centro Piacentiniano

DISCOVER CENTRO PIACENTINIANO

The project “Discover Centro Piacentiniano – guided tours and itineraries into the heart of Bergamo” is created in collaboration with TMedia Lab in order to reveal the magnificence of Centro Piacentiniano, heart of Bergamo Bassa, central area with historical, architectural, cultural, symbolic and strategic value. The project foresees three tourist itineraries; all the itineraries have Centro Piacentiniano as their fulcrum.

By departing from Piazza Dante and walking around the nearby streets, you can admire buildings designed by the Roman architect Piacentini, such as: Banca d’Italia, Palazzo di Giustizia, I Due Cortili, Camera di Commercio, Unicredit bank. By turning towards the iconic Quadriportico, you overlook the Sentierone where the inhabitants of Bergamo use to meet and have a walk and which brings you to the Torre dei Caduti, the symbol of the City and the distinctive feature of Centro Piacentiniano.

Departing from Centro Piacentiniano, the focal point of the modern city, you can choose to visit two historical districts located on the East and on the West side of the old city fair, respectively: Borgo Pignolo and Borgo San Leonardo. Aristocratic and refined the first one, folk and animated the second one, both imprinted with the centuries-old character they still maintain.

You will also be able to visit the Churches of San Bartolomeo, Santo Spirito (Tour B) and Sant’Alessandro in Colonna (Tour C), compatible with the opening times and the religious functions.

KNOWLEDGE AND FLAVOUR – FOOD ON TOUR IN THE HEART OF BERGAMO

An original experience conceived to who wants to discover Centro Piacentiniano all around. For an interest experience to combine history and flavour of the heart of Bergamo, you will be able to match your tour with breakfast, lunch, aperitif (drink and buffet) or dinner at one of the food point of Centro Piacentiniano: Balzer, Tresoldi Backery, Antica Fiera, Caffè del Largo, Nazionale Cafè, Bù Cheese Bar, Ristorante Ezio Gritti.

CHOOSE YOUR TOUR OF CENTRO PIACENTINIANO

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INFORMATION AND TERMS

The duration of each Tour is 2 hours e 30 minutes.

All places are accessible to visitors with motor disabilities. If you use the wheelchair, you will be able to reach in complete autonomy the various places on the itinerary, including the Churches, which are easily accessible even in a wheelchair. The only exception is the possibility to see the interior of the Chiostro di Santa Marta, because before the gate there are three steps.

The tour will take place if attended by the minimum of 6 participants and does not exceed the maximum of 25 participants.

Each Tour costs 18 € per person. For children up to 12 years participation is free, but doesn’t contribute to the count of the number of participants.

It is indispensable to book the Tour at least 2 days in advance of the date in which you intend to take the Tour, calling the number +39 345 4583839 or writing an e-mail to tour@centropiacentiniano.it. We accept requests with an advance of less than 3 days, after having verified the availability of the tourist guide.

For booking and further information, write an e-mail to tour@centropiacentiniano.it or call us on +39 345 4583839, from Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 1 pm and from 2 pm to 6 pm.

Payment method
Payment must to be made in advance, once the Tour is confirmed. You can choose between two payments methods:

Bank Transfer
Request the bank details necessary to make the payment by writing an e-mail to tour@centropiacentiniano.it
Payment on site (TMedia Lab Srl)
With to this method it is possible to pay with your debit card and credit card at our office.
Paypal

TMedia Lab Srl:
Viale Papa Giovanni XXIII 30 – 24121 Bergamo (IT)
C.F. – P.IVA IT04235730167
Tel. (+39) 035243560

A project by:

centro-piac idf