Trips Experiences Courses Places Foods Stories Newsletters
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

No search results found for
“”

Make sure words are spelled correctly.

Try searching for a travel destination.

Places near me Random place

Popular Destinations

  • Paris
  • London
  • New York
  • Berlin
  • Rome
  • Los Angeles
Trips Experiences Courses Places Foods Stories Newsletters
Sign In Join
All Italy Bergamo

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Bergamo

7 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Bergamo, Italy

Updated December 11, 2023

Email
Attractions
Trips
Map
Leaderboards
Hotel Deals

Unusual Attractions in Bergamo

Front gate

Bergamo, Italy

Cappella Colleoni

If you ever wanted to touch a medieval mercenary’s three testicles, look no further.
Gli Sposi Borghesi (The Bourgeois Spouses).

Bergamo, Italy

'Living Skeletons Scenes'

Six paintings reminding you that death is integral part of everyday life.
Stage

Bergamo, Italy

Museo del Burattino

A museum entirely dedicated to Bergamo’s tradition of puppetry.
House on Rock

Bergamo, Italy

House on Rock

This house certainly has a unique decor.

Bergamo, Italy

Visconti-Sforza Tarot Cards

Beautifully decorated tarot cards from the Middle Ages.
Doors of the Dead

Bergamo, Italy

Doors of the Dead

It's believed that the dead were once taken out of houses through these now walled-up doors.
Fresco

Bergamo, Italy

Oratorio dei Morti

At the entrance of this chapel is a fresco commemorating the dead from the plague outbreak of 1630.
Metal shelves reach the high heavens

Bergamo, Italy

Ex-Chiesa di San Michele all’Arco

Angels and demons watch over newspapers in this deconsecrated church.
In partnership with KAYAK

Plan Your Trip

In partnership with GetYourGuide

Unforgettable Experiences Nearby

Atlas Obscura Trips

NEW - Southern Italy: Castles, Caves & Coastal Treasures in Puglia

Whimsical architecture, outstanding olive oil, and gorgeous landscapes.

Learn More

Explore Bergamo, Italy

History & Culture 4
Churches 3
Architecture 3
Art 2
Performances 2

Bergamo Leaderboard

Places Added

  1. Avatar image for Max Cortesi
    Max Cortesi
    10
Join the Ranks!
Add an unusual place to Bergamo.

Places Edited

  1. Avatar image for Max Cortesi
    Max Cortesi
    2
  2. Avatar image for linkogecko
    linkogecko
    1
  3. Avatar image for jooniur
    jooniur
    1
  4. A
    allangrogan
    1
Join the Ranks!
Improve the Atlas with edits and photos.

Places Visited

  1. Avatar image for Max Cortesi
    Max Cortesi
    10
  2. Avatar image for elenabrugnoli8
    elenabrugnoli8
    5
  3. Avatar image for kerusk
    kerusk
    5
  4. D
    DaniRHill
    5
  5. Avatar image for Affonso
    Affonso
    4
Join the Ranks!
Visit a place in Bergamo.

Recent Bergamo Activity

  • Avatar image for Grave with a view Marjolein

    Grave with a view Marjolein

    wants to go to Cappella Colleoni

  • Avatar image for Grave with a view Marjolein

    Grave with a view Marjolein

    wants to go to 'Living Skeletons Scenes'

  • Avatar image for Grave with a view Marjolein

    Grave with a view Marjolein

    wants to go to Tomb of Enrico Rastelli

  • N

    notedaccord

    has been to Cappella Colleoni

  • T

    tigre87

    wants to go to Doors of the Dead

See Fewer Ads

Become an Atlas Obscura member and experience far fewer ads and no pop-ups.

Learn More

Get Our Email Newsletter

Follow Us

Facebook YouTube Twitter Instagram Pinterest RSS Feed

Get the app

Download the App
Download on the Apple App Store Get it on Google Play
  • All Places
  • Latest Places
  • Most Popular
  • Places to Eat
  • Random
  • Nearby
  • Add a Place
  • Stories
  • Food & Drink
  • Itineraries
  • Lists
  • Puzzles
  • Video
  • Podcast
  • Newsletters
  • All Trips
  • Trips Blog
  • Art & Culture Trips
  • Food Trips
  • Hidden City Trips
  • History Trips
  • Wildlife & Nature Trips
  • FAQ
  • Experiences
  • Online Courses
  • Online Experience FAQ
  • Online Course FAQ
  • Eclipse Festival 2024
  • Membership
  • Feedback & Ideas
  • Community Guidelines
  • Product Blog
  • Unique Gifts
  • Work With Us
  • About
  • FAQ
  • Advertise With Us
  • Advertising Guidelines
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms of Use
Atlas Obscura

© 2024 Atlas Obscura. All Rights Reserved.