Mura di Bergamo: the Route

Walk, listen, discover.

The first walkcast that takes you along 5km of the Venetian Walls. A 10-stop itinerary to visit the monuments of the fortress which has made Bergamo a World Heritage site.
With the Mura di Bergamo app, you can start your walk on the Walls: the voice of actor Giorgio Pasotti will guide you on an exciting journey through space and time.

Discover Bergamo like you’ve never seen it before!

Gate of San Giacomo Bulwark of San Giacomo Cannoneria di San Giovanni Embrasure of San Giovanni Gate of Sant’Alessandro Upper Gunpowder Magazine of San Marco Bulwark of San Lorenzo Gate of Sant’Agostino Bulwark of Fara Platform of Sant’Andrea Bulwark of San Michele

Gate of Sant’Agostino

Once the main entrance to the fortress, now the home of Mura di Bergamo: the Museum

Bulwark of San Michele

Rows of trees floating above the horizon conceal fearsome embrasures

Platform of Sant’Andrea

Shaded by horse-chestnut trees, the first panoramic promenade in the history of Bergamo

Gate of San Giacomo

A white jewel set among the grey stones of the Walls of Bergamo

Bulwark of San Giacomo

Once a stone outpost to ward off enemies, today a selfie destination!

Embrasure of San Giovanni

Discovering the “ramp exit”: a journey under and within the Walls

Gate of Sant’Alessandro

A name carved in stone: the gate of the city’s patron saint

Upper Gunpowder Magazine of San Marco

The most explosive place in the entire city wall network!

Bulwark of San Lorenzo

A bulwark built on bare rock, where once there was only the sea

Bulwark of Fara

A Longobard name for the last bulwark of the Republic of Venice

The itinerary will allow you to discover scenic viewpoints and lesser-known parts of the fortress. Don’t miss the chance to listen to the history of the Walls, yesterday and today, for an immersive experience that’s full of surprises.

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Download the Mura di Bergamo App

With the Mura di Bergamo app, you can start your walk on the Walls: the voice of actor Giorgio Pasotti will guide you on an exciting journey through space and time.