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Accademia Carrara di Belle Arti di Bergamo

Accademia Carrara di Belle Arti di Bergamo, was founded in 1795 by Count Giacomo Carrara, a merchant collector, who at his death bequeathed his collection to the city of Bergamo. This collection has grown, thanks to more acquisitions and private donations. Today the Pinacoteca holds around 1800 works from the fifteenth to the nineteenth centuries, originating from the Lombard and venetian schools of painting, as well as from Tuscan and Flemish artists. In addition to this collection there is also a large series of prints, bronzes, sculptures, porcelain and furniture. There are rooms dedicated to the Lombard painters, like the seventeenth century painter G.B. Moroni or Lorenzo Lotto. There are also gallery rooms dedicated to the fifteenth century Florentine painters, such as Botticelli, Signorelli, Donatello, Beato Angelico. You can also find examples of Venetian art. The Gallery of Modern Art, next to the Accademia Carrara, has a further collection of prestigious modern works and temporary exhibitions.

Abbadia Lariana e Mandello

Along the eastern coast of the lake, after Lecco, is Abbadia Lariana e Mandello on the alluvial plain of the Zerbo River. Abbadia owes its name to a Benedictine Abbey of the Church of San Lorenzo and the convent. Abbadia is now annexed to another neighboring center, Mandello del Lario, which as well as being a holiday resort, is also an important industrial center, especially in the mechanical world, and Moto Guzzi is produced here. The Oratory of San Giorgio is an important landmark which dates from the 14th Century, has one nave and 15th-century frescoes. Legend has it that the church was founded by the work of a crusade on its return from the Holy Land, or by a monk who sought refuge in this place. The San Lorenzo Church is of ancient origin and was renovated in the 17th Century. It's interior frescoes have been preserved, as well as some precious paintings. There are also examples of Art Nouveau in some lovely, local villages, such as Villa Falck, Villa Carcano and Villa Fasoli.

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Pirelli HangarBicocca

Housed within a former train-carriage factory, Pirelli HangarBicocca was established in 2004, and has since been dedicated to the promotion of contemporary art. This expansive space has carried crucial exhibitions in the past, besides being the permanent home to The Seven Heavenly Palaces by artist Anselm Kiefer. Pirelli Hangar Bicocca is known for its streamlined spaces that promote creativity, and thus includes a bookshop, a reading room, three exhibition spaces and a workshop area. This art space has previously hosted artists such as Kishio Suga, Joan Jonas and Mike Kelley, among several others.

Lazzaretto

Lazzaretto is an open lawn area surrounded by a beautiful wall that resembles a citadel. Here you catch a platter of events from concerts and gigs by various popular artistes and bands, theatricals and many other entertainment programs.

Arena Estiva di Bergamo

Let your hair down at Arena Estiva di Bergamo, a sprawling venue that hosts some of the biggest concerts and gigs in town with international artistes and bands like Maroon 5, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber and many others attracting large crowds. The arena also provides ace facilities for meetings and private events.

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Moto Guzzi Museum

The Moto Guzzi Museum of Mandello del Lario houses a wide variety of exhibits belonging to the Italian motorcycle manufacturer. Over 150 display items including vintage motorcycles, engines, sports bikes and prototypes are on display here. A small exhibition dedicated to motorcycle racing can also be seen here. Short films featuring the history of the Motor Guzzi corporation are screened for visitors during the tour. Entry to the museum is free, however it is only open for an hour during weekdays. Museum is closed in the month of August.

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Teatrino di Corte della Villa Reale di Monza

Viale Brianza 2, Villare Reale, Monza, Italy, 20052

Located within the beautiful and monumental Villa Reale di Monza, the Teatrino di Corte or the court theater is a premium art venue for theater lovers. This theater hosts some very popular plays and events apart from musicals. Simplistically designed in a square shape with a central elevation that works as a stage, the theater nevertheless gets the best of the art staged on it. The rare wooden ceiling guarantees finely tuned acoustic sounds, thereby considerably dramatizing every uttered sound. All in all, if you are in Monza, ensure you attend a show in the Teatrino di Corte della Villare Reale and make your trip a long lasting memory.

Bergamo High City

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Piazza Mercado della Scarpe, Bergamo, Italy, 24129

Reached via car or the funicular from Viale Vittorio Emanuele, the ancient historical town of Bergamo lies on top of a hill. Bergamo was originally a Celtic settlement but was built over by the Romans. Now "upper Bergamo" or the High City, lies within defensive walls that were already extant at the time of the Romans and which were later rebuilt several times and renewed by the Republic of Venice in 1556. The walls and the gates are still visible while gardens and avenues give an overall view over the modern part of the city, referred to as "lower Bergamo". The narrow streets inside the historical center wind around the beautiful buildings: the central Piazza Vecchia is overlooked by the Cathedral, the Palazzo della Ragione, and the City Library. The quaint city is studded with numerous architectural gems. The historical center is also open at night with a number of restaurants and bars in the pedestrian streets and visitors can follow the entire circle of the walls starting from Porta Sant'Agostino (the city's main entrance).

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Donizetti Museum (Museo Donizettiano)

Via dell'Arena 9, Bergamo, Italy, 24129

For every avid fan of Gaetano Donizetti, a visit to the Donizetti Museum is a must. This tiny treasure house stores a plethora of personal memorabilia of this celebrated opera composer. A stroll through the museum will let you have a glimpse of the musician's music sheets, notation books and his piano as well. You also get to see the deathbed where Donizetti breathed his last. Call for further details.

Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

Piazza Duomo, Bergamo, Italy, 24129

Considered as one of the finest architectural monuments of the region, the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore is a grandiose church that dates back to the 12th century. The Romanesque church boasts of a stunning facade, beautiful interiors, frescoes and awe-inspiring reliefs that keep you spell bound. Apart from that, the Basilica also houses the tombs of Bergamo's celebrated artist Donizetti and his teacher.

Santuario della Madonna del Castello

Via Madonna del Castello, Almenno San Salvatore, Italy, 24031

Santuario della Madonna del Castello is located in the town of Almenno San Salvatore, Italy. The present church was built in the year 1560 over an abandoned church after a fresco of Mother Mary with baby Jesus was unearthed here. The new church, built inspired by Romanesque architecture is now a national monument and is open to visitors.

Campanone

Piazza Vecchia, Bergamo, Italy, 24129

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