5/5 Roberto S. 4 months ago on Google • 31 reviews
As
a
local
of
Bergamo,
I
have
a
deep
appreciation
for
the
Venetian
Walls.
They
are
a
stunning
example
of
Renaissance
architecture
and
engineering,
and
they
play
an
important
role
in
the
city's
history
and
culture.
The
walls
were
built
in
the
16th
century,
when
Bergamo
was
under
the
rule
of
the
Venetian
Republic.
They
were
designed
to
protect
the
city
from
attack,
and
they
were
also
used
as
a
promenade
for
citizens
to
enjoy
the
views.
The
walls
are
made
of
brick
and
stone,
and
they
are
about
5.5
kilometers
long.
They
are
divided
into
four
sections,
each
with
its
own
distinctive
gate.
The
gates
are
named
after
the
saints
to
whom
they
are
dedicated:
San
Giacomo,
San
Alessandro,
San
Lorenzo,
and
San
Michele.
The
walls
offer
stunning
views
of
the
city
and
the
surrounding
countryside.
From
the
top
of
the
walls,
you
can
see
the
Colle
San
Vigilio,
the
Duomo,
and
the
Bergamo
Alta
district.
On
a
clear
day,
you
can
even
see
the
Alps
in
the
distance.
The
walls
are
a
popular
destination
for
walking,
running,
and
cycling.
They
are
also
a
great
place
to
relax
and
enjoy
the
outdoors.
I
often
go
for
walks
along
the
walls
with
my
family
and
friends.
It
is
a
great
way
to
get
some
exercise
and
enjoy
the
fresh
air.
The
Venetian
Walls
are
a
valuable
asset
to
Bergamo.
They
are
a
reminder
of
the
city's
rich
history,
and
they
offer
a
beautiful
and
peaceful
place
to
relax
and
enjoy
the
outdoors.
