There are lots of things to do and see in Bergamo. To start with take the funicular from the Città Bassa and climb up to the Città Alta, the perfectly conserved historic heart of Bergamo. In the brief ride you can see out towards the Alps as you approach and move inside the city’s ancient walls. You will then set foot in the Città Alta, the historic heart of Bergamo, in Piazza Mercato delle Scarpe. Piazza Vecchia, one of the most beautiful and charming Italian squares, is just a short walk away. Here you’ll find almost everything to justify your visit: Palazzo della Ragione with its sundial and the frescoes at the Museo dell’Affresco.