Who said that when you have children you can no longer travel? Yes, it's true, you have to take a few extra precautions and choose destinations that suit your kids' needs, but that doesn't mean locking yourself away at home and saying goodbye to the spirit of adventure. Quite the contrary! Take the opportunity to explore a new city and make different tourist experienceslike the ones we want to propose for our beloved Bergamo. You can introduce your children to the beauty of the Bergamo areathus enhancing their innate curiosity and passion for exploration.
Here are some useful tips on what to do in Bergamo with children: enjoy your reading!
Family trip to Bergamo: history and inventions
- THE FUNICULAR: Getting on a funicular and seeing the city from above could prove to be an exciting experience, especially for your child! Built in 1887 according to a design by Alessandro Ferretti, Bergamo's funicular railway connects the Upper City to the Lower City through the famous Venetian Walls, Unesco heritage since 2017, reaching as far as the splendid Shoe Market Square. Equipped with fifty seats, this precious jewel of engineering has been in operation for more than 120 years and makes it possible to overcome a difference in height of about 85 metres, where the maximum slope reaches 52%. Start the Upper Town tour starting with something truly unique!
- SAN VIGILIO: this castle is located on the hill of the same name (496 metres high) from which it towers over the Upper Town and from which there is a breathtaking panorama in the Orobic Pre-Alps and the villages of Valbrembo and Paladina. This place was used in medieval times for military purposes, mainly as stronghold for defensive purposes and with great strategic importance. Today, the fortress of San Vigilio is owned by the municipality and can be accessed free of charge throughout the year. For those with small children, the best way to get there is to use the characteristic funicular which covers a length of about 630 metres and an altitude difference of 90. Of course, for the well-trained, there is the option of walking to the top... it's all about the calves! 🤣
Family trip to Bergamo: science and nature
- BOTANICAL GARDEN: why not take advantage of a visit to combine the discovery of the area and nature with play and fun? The 'Lorenzo Rota' Botanical Garden is a living museum committed to promoting scientific research and preserving plant biodiversity by organising outreach activities and educational tours. At 2,400 m², these beautiful gardens contain over 200 types of plants which can be visited free of charge from March to October. A nice walk through this garden will trigger in your children passion for plants and the famous green thumb! 😉
- CITY MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCES: the first to welcome you to this interesting museum will always be him, the majestic mammoth! Located in the Citadel Square and dedicated to the Bergamo geologist and naturalist Enrico Caffi, the Bergamo Museum of Natural Sciences gathers numerous zoological and palaeontological finds offering various interactive routes for primary and secondary schools. Here you and your family can learn more about fossils and living species from the present and the past. Workshops, animated videos and tactile showcases will help children interact with the story and their surroundings, promoting learning in a playful way.
Family trip to Bergamo: tradition and mystery
- UNDERGROUND BERGAMO: for the more daring and adventurous, the caving group Le Nottole organises guided tours of Bergamo's most fascinating underground places. Tunnels, gunboats, cisterns and secret passages are just some of the stops you will discover during this fascinating exploration, which will thrill adults and children alike. The Nottole will guide you to discover the Cistern in Piazza Mascheroni, the Fara gunnery and the anti-aircraft shelter in Via Porta Dipinta providing you with the equipment you need to have fun in total safety. A truly unforgettable experience! 🙌
- MONASTERY OF ASTINO: founded around the year 1000 by the community of Vallombrosian monks, the Monastery of Astino is an ancient place of worship rich in history and charm. The monks chose the small Astino Valley precisely because of its scenic beauty and here they devoted themselves to working the land and praying, following the famous motto ora et labora. Thanks to the recovery and enhancement projects started in 2012, today we can visit the wonderful Church of the Holy Sepulchrethe courtyards and basements of everything the monastery complex. In short, this is the perfect place to immerse yourself in history and nature! Don't miss guided tours of the Biodiversity Valleythe botanical garden located right in front of the monastery.
Family trip to Bergamo: fun and games
- SUARDI PARK: the largest of the city parks is located near the Sports Halla short distance from the Borgo Santa Caterina district. This green space offers plenty of games and attractions adapted to all agesas well as a comfortable picnic area equipped with a kiosk and covered wooden tables. The pond with the little fish and the tall shady trees add to this place, inviting its visitors to stop and read a book, have a snack and get away from the city traffic. After a nice walk in the Upper Town, stopping here is a must!
- TRUMP PARKLocated on Via Martin Luther King, this beautiful park is located in the Città Bassa, near the Papa Giovanni XXIII hospital. With its 193,000 m², this huge green space is the ideal place for walking, cycling, yoga outdoors or simply lie in the sun. The city park also has a large dog area and two artificial lakes populated by swans and ducks. A great destination for walking with a pram! 😉
If, after reading our tips on what to see in Bergamo, you are thinking of applying for a holiday to visit us now, then take a look at our package: Family moments
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