The Visconti Citadel in Bergamo Alta is a quadrangular fortress built in the 14th century by Bernabò Visconti to consolidate his dominion over the territory and control the city. It housed the military garrison and tax collection offices, with spaces such as the Hospitium Magnum, now home to important civic museums. The citadel was a symbol of the Visconti family's power and served as a military garrison, integrating with other fortifications in the upper city.

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The citadel is a medieval fortress, built in the 14th century by the Visconti family to defend the city of Bergamo. The square is home to the Archaeological Museum and the Museum of Natural Sciences, and markets are often held here.

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In the heart of Upper Bergamo

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1. Exploring Bergamo

19.4km

01:20

210m

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2. San Vigilio Hill – Old Square and Civic Tower loop from Bergamo Ospedale

48.5km

03:09

600m

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3. San Vigilio Hill – Piazza Vecchia, Upper Town (Bergamo) loop from Verdello-Dalmine

71.7km

04:57

1,050m

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Elevation 430 m

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Monday 26 January

8°C

-1°C

56 %

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Cittadella Viscontea di Bergamo

1. Exploring Bergamo

2. San Vigilio Hill – Old Square and Civic Tower loop from Bergamo Ospedale

3. San Vigilio Hill – Piazza Vecchia, Upper Town (Bergamo) loop from Verdello-Dalmine

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