What to do near Calcinate, BG

Cavernago Castle

Imposing palace on the plains of Bergamo, a short distance from that of Malpaga

The castle of Malpaga, buen ritiro of Bartolomeo Colleoni

A castle surrounded by a moat, around it the houses of soldiers and servants: this is the last home of the leader who wanted to make himself a prince

The village of Grumello del Monte, Bergamo

Grumello is a delightful hamlet of narrow streets and local stone houses at the foot of the Valcalepio hills. Dominating it is a 14th-century castle a mighty ivy-covered tower.

Gorlago, a hidden jewel in the province of Bergamo

It's nice to get lost in the alleys of the village, at the mouth of Val Cavallina, which preserves intact its medieval core of narrow streets, stone houses and refined villas between the 16th and 17th centuries.

Calepio, a beautiful village

An ancient village, high above the Oglio Valley, is home to stone houses, beautiful stately buildings and a large castle

Abbey of San Paolo d'Argon

It was founded as a Benedictine monastery in the town of the same name, San Paolo d'Argon. Renovated in 1500, it retains two cloisters from that period. From the 1600s are the Chapter House, Refectory and church.

Trebecco Castle, a plunge into the Middle Ages

Small medieval village overlooking the Oglio Valley from its rocky outcrop

Fortress of Romano di Lombardia

Fortress of a defensive character, used as housing for troops. Bartolomeo Colleoni also resided there for some time. It dates back to the 12th century.

Casonsèi alla bergamasca: treasure chests of history and taste

The curious case of a bittersweet mixture borne of avarice that later became a masterpiece.

Carrara Academy

One of Italy's leading picture galleries