A walled stronghold which houses a museum.
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With Madonna Enthroned with Saints by Moretto da Brescia.
San Francesco di Bergamo
A former convent now housing the museum of the history of the city of Bergamo.
A tower-house, built in the 12th century. It played a role in the conflict between the Guelphs and Ghibellines. Its name likely comes from the Latin "gombito", meaning crossing.
Founded in the 8th century, much of its interior belongs 1400s with frescoes in Byzantine style. There are also some frescos of 16th century by Lorenzo Lotto, Giovan Battista Guarinoni d'Averara and painting Madonna and child with Saints Peter and Paul by Giovanni Paolo Lolmo.
The heart of the old town, displaying a mix of medieval and Renaissance architecture: Palazzo della Ragione, Torre del Comune, Palazzo Nuovo and Contarini Fountain.