{"id":1390,"date":"2026-07-13T17:50:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T15:50:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/racconti-di-viaggio\/le-porte-di-bergamo-alta\/"},"modified":"2026-07-13T18:22:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T16:22:30","slug":"the-gates-of-bergamo-alta","status":"publish","type":"racconti_di_viaggio","link":"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/en\/travel-stories\/the-gates-of-bergamo-alta\/","title":{"rendered":"The Gates of Bergamo Alta: discover the four historic entrances to the city"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Anyone visiting <strong>Bergamo Alta<\/strong> for the first time is immediately greeted by an almost perfectly preserved defensive system: the <strong>Venetian Walls<\/strong>, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2017, encircle the historic upper town for approximately six kilometres. Access is provided through the <strong>gates of Bergamo Alta<\/strong>, the four monumental gateways commissioned by the Republic of Venice during the 16th century.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sant&#8217;Agostino, San Giacomo, Sant&#8217;Alessandro and San Lorenzo<\/strong> are far more than simple entrances: they tell nearly five centuries of history, from the border wars with the Duchy of Milan to the arrival of Garibaldi.<\/p>\n<p>Standing beneath one of these stone arches, with the sounds of the lower town suddenly fading into the background, it becomes easy to understand why the people of Bergamo still consider them the true gateway to their city. In this guide, you&#8217;ll discover <strong>the four gates of Bergamo Alta<\/strong>, the city&#8217;s secret fifth gate, and the fascinating stories that continue to bring the streets of Citt\u00e0 Alta to life.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the four gates of Bergamo Alta?<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>gates of Bergamo Alta<\/strong> were created to meet a very specific strategic need. In 1561, the Republic of Venice decided to transform Bergamo, a frontier city bordering the Duchy of Milan, which had come under Spanish rule after the Peace of Cateau-Cambr\u00e9sis, into a bastioned fortress. The project was launched under the supervision of Marquis Sforza Pallavicino and involved several military engineers of the Venetian Republic, among whom Bonaiuto Lorini is traditionally remembered.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>four gates of Citt\u00e0 Alta<\/strong> were positioned along the main roads connecting the city with Milan, Venice and the surrounding valleys. Each gate belonged to a specific section of the bastions, forming an integral part of a single <strong>defensive system<\/strong> rather than serving as an isolated entrance.<\/p>\n<p>Each of the <strong>four gates of Bergamo Alta<\/strong> has its own history and distinctive character, shaped by the direction it faces and the role it has played over the centuries:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Porta Sant&#8217;Agostino<\/strong>, facing east: the main entrance for travellers arriving from Venice and Borgo Pignolo; today it houses the Bergamo Walls Museum.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Porta San Giacomo<\/strong>, facing south: the only gate entirely clad in pinkish-white Zandobbio marble and now reserved exclusively for pedestrians.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Porta Sant&#8217;Alessandro<\/strong>, facing west: the best-protected gate, defended by the cannons of the bastion bearing the same name, with a simpler and more rustic fa\u00e7ade.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Porta San Lorenzo<\/strong>, also known as <strong>Porta Garibaldi<\/strong>, facing north: the smallest gate and the first to be built. It remained closed for more than twenty years for defensive reasons before being reopened at the request of the inhabitants of the Brembana Valley.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>A single defensive system<\/h3>\n<p>The four gates were designed almost simultaneously, <strong>between 1562 and 1563<\/strong>, most likely by the same designer. Each was positioned alongside a specific bastion: San Giacomo beside the bastion of the same name, Sant&#8217;Alessandro protected by the cannons of its own bastion, and Sant&#8217;Agostino linked to the defensive outwork that also bears its name.<\/p>\n<p>This means that none of the gates can truly be understood in isolation: each was conceived as part of a much larger fortified section, sharing the responsibility of <strong>controlling the surrounding territory<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Together, the four gates also once regulated the city&#8217;s daily rhythm. Every evening, until the mid-20th century, the ringing of the <strong>Campanone<\/strong> (the Civic Bell) marked the closing of the gateways, sealing off Citt\u00e0 Alta from the surrounding territory.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1382\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1382\" class=\"wp-image-1382 size-full\" title=\"Porta San Giacomo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Porta-San-Giacomo.jpg\" alt=\"Porta San Giacomo\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Porta-San-Giacomo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Porta-San-Giacomo-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1382\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Porta San Giacomo<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Where are the gates of Citt\u00e0 Alta and how can you reach them?<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>gates of Bergamo Alta<\/strong> are distributed around the entire perimeter of the <strong>Venetian Walls<\/strong>, each facing a different cardinal direction. <strong>Porta Sant&#8217;Agostino<\/strong> lies on the eastern side, <strong>Porta San Giacomo<\/strong> to the south, <strong>Porta Sant&#8217;Alessandro<\/strong> to the west and <strong>Porta San Lorenzo<\/strong> to the north, facing the valleys.<\/p>\n<p>This layout allows visitors to reach <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/en\/travel-stories\/how-to-get-to-citta-alta-bergamo-all-the-ways\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Citt\u00e0 Alta<\/strong><\/a> from different directions, depending on where they are starting from in the Lower Town.<\/p>\n<p>For those arriving from the historic centre or the railway station, there are several ways to reach the gates, and they can easily be combined within the same day:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>On foot<\/strong>: from Porta Nuova in the Lower Town, it takes about twenty minutes to walk uphill to Porta Sant&#8217;Agostino or Porta San Giacomo.<\/li>\n<li><strong>By funicular<\/strong>: the Citt\u00e0 Alta funicular connects Piazzale Guglielmo Marconi in the Lower Town with Citt\u00e0 Alta in just a few minutes, arriving close to Porta Sant&#8217;Agostino.<\/li>\n<li><strong>By bus<\/strong>: local bus services connect the Lower Town with several points along the walls, with stops close to Porta Sant&#8217;Agostino and Porta San Lorenzo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p>Those who prefer to avoid the entire walking route can also choose a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/en\/tuk-tuk-tours\/?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=box_info&#038;utm_campaign=porte&#038;utm_content=EN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tuk Tuk Tour<\/strong><\/a>, allowing them to reach and admire the main gates of Bergamo Alta while following a guided itinerary through the Venetian Walls and the city&#8217;s other iconic landmarks.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Whatever means of transport you choose, you will still need to walk through each gate to fully appreciate its <strong>architectural details<\/strong>, many of which are impossible to notice from a distance. It is also worth remembering that <strong>Porta San Giacomo<\/strong>, unlike the other three gates, is now accessible only to pedestrians. Visitors arriving by car or bus will therefore need to enter through one of the other gates before reaching it on foot along the <strong>walkway on the Venetian Walls<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1383\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1383\" class=\"wp-image-1383 size-full\" title=\"Porta Sant'Agostino\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Porta-SantAgostino.jpg\" alt=\"Porta Sant'Agostino\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Porta-SantAgostino.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Porta-SantAgostino-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1383\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Porta Sant&#8217;Agostino<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Walking itinerary to visit all the gates of Bergamo Alta<\/h2>\n<p>A <strong>walking route along the Venetian Walls<\/strong> allows you to visit all four gates in a single stroll, alternating panoramic views over the plain, historic landmarks and 16th-century architecture. The recommended route follows the perimeter of the walls without retracing your steps, starting from <strong>Porta Sant&#8217;Agostino<\/strong> and continuing clockwise towards <strong>San Giacomo<\/strong>, <strong>Sant&#8217;Alessandro<\/strong> and finally <strong>San Lorenzo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Porta Sant&#8217;Agostino, the museum gateway to the walls<\/h3>\n<p>It is the natural starting point for anyone arriving from the Lower Town. Since September 2024, it has been home to the <strong>Bergamo Walls Museum<\/strong>, housed in the upper rooms of the gate and featuring an immersive exhibition dedicated to the construction of the fortress.<\/p>\n<p>Facing the gate stands the <strong>16th-century fountain<\/strong> commissioned by the Venetian rectors Longo and Memo, while just a short walk away, along Via della Noca, visitors can reach the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/en\/travel-stories\/accademia-carrara-in-bergamo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Accademia Carrara<\/strong><\/a>, one of Italy&#8217;s most important art galleries.<\/p>\n<h3>Porta San Giacomo, the marble gate<\/h3>\n<p>Continuing along the <strong>walkway on the walls<\/strong>, you arrive at <strong>Porta San Giacomo<\/strong>, the most iconic of the four gates, instantly recognisable thanks to the <strong>pinkish-white Zandobbio marble<\/strong> that completely covers its fa\u00e7ade. The access viaduct, supported by nine pillars, offers one of the widest views over the Bergamo plain: it&#8217;s easy to find yourself lingering here for a few extra minutes, simply watching the changing light over the surrounding hills.<\/p>\n<p>Close to the gate there is also a community garden managed by a local cooperative, a small green corner nestled among the bastions.<\/p>\n<h3>Porta Sant&#8217;Alessandro, towards the Hills<\/h3>\n<p>From <strong>Porta San Giacomo<\/strong>, the route along the walls leads to <strong>Porta Sant&#8217;Alessandro<\/strong>, on the western side of the city. Its fa\u00e7ade is more restrained than the others, with grey stone at the base and yellow stone above. The gate takes its name from the ancient <strong>Cathedral of Sant&#8217;Alessandro<\/strong>, demolished in 1561 together with much of the surrounding district to make way for the Venetian Walls. The saint&#8217;s relics were transferred to the Basilica of San Vincenzo, which subsequently became the city&#8217;s cathedral.<\/p>\n<p>From this gate, several paths lead towards the <strong>Hills of Bergamo<\/strong> and the <strong>Castle of San Vigilio<\/strong>, which can also be reached by the funicular of the same name. Continuing along Via Sotto le Mura di Sant&#8217;Alessandro, it is possible to glimpse, beyond a private gate, the outline of the <strong>Porta del Soccorso<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1384\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1384\" class=\"wp-image-1384 size-full\" title=\"Porta Sant'Alessandro\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Porta-SantAlessandro.jpg\" alt=\"Porta Sant'Alessandro\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Porta-SantAlessandro.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Porta-SantAlessandro-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1384\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Porta Sant&#8217;Alessandro<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Porta San Lorenzo, the oldest gate<\/h3>\n<p>The final stop, on the northern side of the walls, is <strong>Porta San Lorenzo<\/strong>, also known as <strong>Porta Garibaldi<\/strong>. It is the smallest of the four gates and, unlike the others, it does not feature a sculpted Lion of Saint Mark but rather a faded painting dating back to 1915. Beneath the access bridge, visitors can still make out the walled remains of the <strong>original 16th-century gate<\/strong>, which was replaced because it was too exposed and prone to flooding.<\/p>\n<p>Following the four gates in this order allows you to experience the natural course of the walls without retracing your steps, alternating the most panoramic sections, <strong>San Giacomo<\/strong> and <strong>Sant&#8217;Alessandro<\/strong>, with those more closely linked to the everyday life of the city, <strong>Sant&#8217;Agostino<\/strong> and <strong>San Lorenzo<\/strong>. At a leisurely pace, including photo stops and a visit to the <strong>Walls Museum<\/strong>, the complete circuit takes around <strong>two and a half hours<\/strong>. Those who simply wish to see the four gates without making additional visits can complete the walk in approximately <strong>one and a half hours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1388\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1388\" class=\"wp-image-1388 size-full\" title=\"Porta San Lorenzo, the northernmost gate\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Porta-San-Lorenzo-la-piu-a-nord.jpg\" alt=\"Porta San Lorenzo, the northernmost gate\" width=\"800\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Porta-San-Lorenzo-la-piu-a-nord.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Porta-San-Lorenzo-la-piu-a-nord-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1388\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Porta San Lorenzo, the northernmost gate<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>The fifth gate: Porta del Soccorso, Bergamo&#8217;s secret entrance<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to the <strong>four monumental gates<\/strong>, there is a fifth opening in the <strong>Venetian Walls<\/strong>, much less well known because it was never intended for public use: the <strong>Porta del Soccorso<\/strong>, built within the Forte di San Marco exclusively for military garrisons. Unlike the other gates, it was not created to connect the city with the main roads but to provide a <strong>reserved access point in the event of a siege<\/strong>, which is why it is not considered one of the four monumental gates of Bergamo Alta.<\/p>\n<p>During the 19th century, the area was sold into private ownership and the gate has remained within a private property ever since, cut off from the public walkway that now follows the rest of the walls. Today it can only be glimpsed from <strong>Via Sotto le Mura di Sant&#8217;Alessandro<\/strong>. Its most famous moment came on the night of 7\u20138 June 1859, when the patriots <strong>Francesco Nullo<\/strong> and <strong>Antonio Cur\u00f2<\/strong> used it to move through the city on the eve of Garibaldi&#8217;s arrival.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1386\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1386\" class=\"wp-image-1386 size-full\" title=\"Tuk Tuk Tour in front of Porta Sant'Agostino\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tour-in-Tuk-Tuk-davanti-a-porta-Sant-Agostino.jpg\" alt=\"Tuk Tuk Tour in front of Porta Sant'Agostino\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tour-in-Tuk-Tuk-davanti-a-porta-Sant-Agostino.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tour-in-Tuk-Tuk-davanti-a-porta-Sant-Agostino-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1386\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tuk Tuk Tour in front of Porta Sant&#8217;Agostino<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Interesting facts and stories about the gates of Bergamo<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>gates of Bergamo Alta<\/strong> preserve many small details that often go unnoticed. The <strong>Lions of Saint Mark<\/strong> that can be seen today on Porta Sant&#8217;Agostino and Porta San Giacomo are not the originals: they were reinstated only in 1958, following a project by engineer <strong>Luigi Angelini<\/strong>, after the previous sculptures had been removed during the Austrian period. At <strong>Porta San Lorenzo<\/strong>, however, the lion was never recreated in relief: only a faded painting, dating back to 1915, remains.<\/p>\n<p>Another interesting detail concerns <strong>Porta San Lorenzo<\/strong> itself. Beneath the current access bridge, it is still possible to see the walled remains of the <strong>original gate built in 1563<\/strong>, the first of the four to be constructed and also the first to be closed, almost like a gate hidden inside another gate.<\/p>\n<p>Until the mid-20th century, all the gates were closed every evening at the sound of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/en\/location\/civic-tower-or-campanone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Campanone<\/strong><\/a>, isolating Citt\u00e0 Alta just as it had been during the rule of the Republic of Venice. Today they remain permanently open, welcoming visitors arriving on foot, by bus or by <strong>tuk tuk<\/strong>. At sunset, when the stone glows with a warm golden light and the footsteps of visitors begin to fade away, the <strong>gates of Bergamo Alta<\/strong> become quiet once again, as though time had briefly stood still between one bastion and the next.<\/p>\n<h3>Where can you find the &#8220;doors of the dead&#8221; in Bergamo?<\/h3>\n<p>While walking through the medieval streets of <strong>Citt\u00e0 Alta<\/strong>, particularly along <strong>Via Rocca<\/strong> and <strong>Via Solata<\/strong>, you may notice small bricked-up doorways, narrower and set higher than street level. These are the so-called <strong>&#8220;doors of the dead&#8221;<\/strong>, an architectural feature that has nothing to do with the Venetian Walls but belongs to an earlier Bergamasque building tradition, also found in several historic towns across central Italy. According to local tradition, they were opened only to carry a deceased person out of the house before being sealed again. A more practical explanation suggests they were used because the narrow staircases of medieval houses were too tight to manoeuvre a coffin.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1395\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1395\" class=\"wp-image-1395 size-full\" title=\"Tuk Tuk Tour in front of Porta San Giacomo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tour-in-Tuk-Tuk-davanti-a-porta-San-Giacomo.jpg\" alt=\"Tuk Tuk Tour in front of Porta San Giacomo\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tour-in-Tuk-Tuk-davanti-a-porta-San-Giacomo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tour-in-Tuk-Tuk-davanti-a-porta-San-Giacomo-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1395\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tuk Tuk Tour in front of Porta San Giacomo<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<h3>Which is the most beautiful gate in Bergamo Alta?<\/h3>\n<p>There is no single answer, but <strong>Porta San Giacomo<\/strong> is undoubtedly the most photographed thanks to its white Zandobbio marble fa\u00e7ade and the panoramic views over the Lower Town. Those looking for a quieter atmosphere may prefer <strong>Porta Sant&#8217;Alessandro<\/strong>, while <strong>Porta Sant&#8217;Agostino<\/strong> is the historic eastern entrance to the city and <strong>Porta San Lorenzo<\/strong> offers a more intimate and less touristy setting.<\/p>\n<h3>Which gate is the best entrance to Bergamo Alta?<\/h3>\n<p>It depends on where you are coming from. <strong>Porta Sant&#8217;Agostino<\/strong> is the best choice for visitors arriving from Bergamo city centre or by funicular. <strong>Porta San Giacomo<\/strong> is perfect for a scenic walk, <strong>Porta Sant&#8217;Alessandro<\/strong> is ideal if you plan to continue towards the Hills of Bergamo or San Vigilio, while <strong>Porta San Lorenzo<\/strong> is the most convenient entrance for those approaching from the northern side of the city.<\/p>\n<h3>Can you visit the gates of Bergamo Alta free of charge?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. All four monumental gates of the <strong>Venetian Walls<\/strong> are freely accessible and can be crossed at any time. 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