from bellagio going to linate we could easily stop in bergamo for a while. we hear that the "upper town" is worth it. opinions, please.......

bodhijack,

Yes - Bergamo is definitely worth a visit. Here's a link to my trip report, the second half of which covers the town;

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...p;tid=34598121

Jim

In my opinion 1/2 a day is not enough. We had a full afternoon and overnight and I could easily have stayed another day or two. The upper town is magic, ditto the views and the food. I believe the art gallery is excellent but was closed the day we were there - Tuesday from memory.

We stayed at Il Gourmet, which has off-street parking, and was very pleasant.

I thought Bergamo a lovely town, very worth a visit. I would say it deserves a day.

Try not to be at the top of the bell tower on the hour though (I speak from experience, and my poor ears will never forget the experiance)

thank you! we will get to bergamo......