The documentary by Road Italy (RaiUno) illustrates the history of Bergamo and its province since the creation of the municipality in Roman times. Follow it to discover the true jewel of Lombardya city with an inestimable architectural and artistic heritage: Old Square, Piazza del Duomo, the important Accademia Carraresi (with over 600 masterpieces on display) but not only.
The cathedral of Città Alta, jewel of Lombardy
Thanks to archaeological excavations conducted in 2004 in the subsoil of the Cathedral extraordinary Roman traces of the early Christian cathedral of St Vincent and the later Romanesque cathedral. The Diocese of Bergamo wants to make known ancient history of these churches displaying precious objects of art and liturgy in an atmosphere of sacredness and beauty. The exhibition is also accompanied by the construction history of the two structures.
These premises are the basis for the opening of the 'Museum and Treasure of the Cathedralcultural richness encompasses various building structures from the Celtic, Roman, early medieval and Renaissance periods. The frescoes of the medieval iconostasis depict various figures of saints such as Peter, John and the Virgin with the baby Jesus.
The museum composition project, presented to the Bishop and the Diocesan Commissionintegrated various materials preserved in the sacristies of the Cathedral. The project aimed to create the best conditions to help the public understand the historical and expressive evolution of the site. The need to highlight these ancient structures suggested setting up the museum using epoxy powder-coated steel plates.
The Cathedral Museum and Treasure Project
During workhe construction of the Cathedral Museum and Treasury unearthed a rare portion of a medieval wall with valuable frescoes. As for the Roman phase, archaeologists have uncovered the remains of living structures such as the insulae and the domus.
In the 5th century houses were demolished and replaced by the Early Christian Cathedralmajestic in size and interior frescoes, with mosaics and column bases and divided into three naves. The structure remained virtually unchanged until the 11th century.
The exhibits in the museum range from Celtic and Roman times to the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, characterised by the display of grave goods and frescoes. The latter are distinguished for its exceptional state of preservation and rarity. The measured staging and the careful use of light amplify the suggestion of the Cathedral's underground spaces, creating perspective views of great communicative effectiveness.
This museum enriches the cultural offer of the beautiful historical area of Città Altaa treasure chest of Christian and civic humanism. The Cathedral Museum and Treasury is part of our history and, through the artefacts found, deserves to survive in our imagination.
If you would like to visit the Cathedral Museum and Treasury and know the opening hours, you can consult this link http://www.fondazionebernareggi.it
