Bergamo

Some Information about Bergamo

Bergamo is a town and comune in Lombardy, Italy, about 40 km northeast of Milan. Its population is 120.000. The foothills of the Alps begin immediately north of the town. Bergamo occupies the site of the ancient town of Bergomum, founded as a settlement of the Celtic tribe of Cenomani. In 49 BC it became a Roman municipality.

Historic part of Bergamo.

A fountain at the center, with mythological elements.