{"id":444,"date":"2024-01-19T10:31:57","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T09:31:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/localita\/piazza-vecchia\/"},"modified":"2025-11-14T10:37:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T09:37:01","slug":"piazza-vecchia-the-old-square","status":"publish","type":"localita","link":"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/en\/location\/piazza-vecchia-the-old-square\/","title":{"rendered":"Piazza Vecchia – The Old Square"},"content":{"rendered":"

Situated in the heart of Citt\u00e0 Alta, Piazza Vecchia is Bergamo\u2019s most iconic symbol. Here, the main medieval streets converge, and some of the city\u2019s most important historic buildings stand side by side. The square represents a perfect balance between Renaissance harmony<\/strong> and a medieval atmosphere<\/strong>, and has been the meeting point for Bergamo residents and visitors from all over the world for centuries.<\/p>\n

Where Piazza Vecchia is Located and how to get there<\/h2>\n

Piazza Vecchia is located at the heart of Citt\u00e0 Alta<\/strong><\/a>, the historic part of Bergamo.<\/p>\n

It can be reached on foot, by bus, or via the famous funicular<\/strong> that departs from Viale Vittorio Emanuele II and arrives directly in Via Gombito, just a few minutes\u2019 walk from the square.<\/p>\n

Those arriving by car can park<\/strong><\/a> at the San Pancrazio parking lot, the new Citt\u00e0 Alta parking area, or the Sant’Alessandro parking in Colle Aperto, then continue on foot. From Bergamo\u2019s train station, the square is about 20 minutes away by public transport or taxi.<\/p>\n\"Piazza\n

What to see in Piazza Vecchia in Bergamo<\/h2>\n

For those wondering what there is to see in Piazza Vecchia in Bergamo, at its center stands the Contarini Fountain<\/strong><\/a>, donated to the city in 1780<\/strong> by Alvise Contarini<\/strong>, podest\u00e0 of Bergamo on behalf of the Republic of Venice.<\/p>\n

The gesture, made at the end of his mandate, was a sign of gratitude to the citizens and a way to respond to the population\u2019s water needs, especially during periods of drought.<\/p>\n

Its sculptures of lions, sphinxes, and serpents in white marble recall symbols of civic power and protection.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Surrounding the fountain are masterpieces of civic architecture:<\/p>\n