{"id":3958,"date":"2018-12-29T12:03:21","date_gmt":"2018-12-29T11:03:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hotelparigi2.it\/?p=3958"},"modified":"2024-08-01T13:22:00","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T12:22:00","slug":"visitare-bergamo-spasso-per-musei","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotelparigi2.it\/en\/visitare-bergamo-spasso-per-musei\/","title":{"rendered":"Visiting Bergamo: strolling through museums"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"The function of a museum should be not to show us things, but to allow us to see ourselves through things, to measure ourselves in relation to the objects on display.\" - J.M.G. Le Cl\u00e9zio, French writer\n<\/span><\/h3>\n

Visit Bergamo<\/span> - The term museum<\/i> originates from ancient Greek mythological figures: nine were in fact the Muses daughters of Mnemosyne, goddess of memory, and Zeus, father of the gods and god of wisdom.<\/span><\/strong> They were considered protectors of all the arts and were said to be called to the banquets of the gods and heroes to enliven them with dances and musical performances. As daughters of Mnemosyne and Zeus, they also preserved the human ability to learn, know and remember.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

Visit Bergamo: the most important museums in Bergamo<\/span><\/h2>\n

L'ICOM<\/span><\/a>, the international association founded in 1948 to protect and enhance the world's cultural heritage, explains the meaning of museum reality.<\/span>The museum is \"an environment capable of acquiring, preserving, sharing and exhibiting the records of humanity for the purposes of study, education and enjoyment.<\/em>\" <\/span>The purpose of this institution is therefore discover or rediscover a taste for learning<\/strong> and understand how the world, history and human civilisation works.<\/span><\/p>\n

Over the years, Bergamo has always sought to offer visitors educational services and recreational facilities. The aim is to help people educate themselves in a playful and engaging way. Today we decided to write an article on 'Visiting Bergamo' and draw up a list of the most important museums in Bergamo. <\/strong>These buildings<\/span> not only remind us of the local culture, but allow us to appreciate the beauty of art, science, technology and music.\u00a0 We begin our tour from the beating heart of the Upper Town: Piazza Vecchia!<\/span>\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n

Visiting Bergamo - Attractions in the Upper Town\n<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Piazza Vecchia in the Upper Town<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Among the most beautiful attractions in the Upper Town is the Civic Tower <\/strong>called by all the Bell<\/strong>. Located at Piazza Vecchia 8, the bell tower is open every day except Monday and can be visited free of charge. The Civic Tower has been the scene of countless festive stories, with its ritual bells celebrating visiting sovereigns. Even today, the bells of the Upper Town mark the striking of the hour and the famous 10 p.m. chimes<\/strong> remind us of the ancient closure of the village gates.<\/span>\nAlso in this area, but at 13 Via Gombito, we find the famous Gombito Tower<\/strong> with its panoramic terrace offering a wide view of the lanes. We would like to point out that we only accept visits (free of charge) by appointment by calling 035 242 226.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

Archaeological Museums in the Upper Town\n<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Archaeological Museum<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Moving towards Piazza Cittadella 9, we encounter the Archaeological Museum<\/strong> in which Celtic, Roman and Longobard remains found in Bergamo and its province can be admired. Stone weapons, decorative ornaments, tombstones, sculptures and mosaics of exquisite workmanship: all this and much more awaits you inside the museum rooms.<\/span><\/p>\n

Heading towards Piazza Duomo, we can make a stop at the Cathedral Museum and Treasury<\/strong>open every day except Monday. Through this museum, the Diocese of Bergamo is committed to making the history of its church known. A guided tour illustrates the complex excavation campaign that took place between 2004 and 2012 and the events surrounding the Cathedral and the life of Saint Vincent. This is also thanks to the display of sacred objects and the reconstruction of significant episodes.\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n

Art Museums in the Lower Town\n<\/span><\/h2>\n
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GAMeC - gallery of contemporary art<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Art Museum GAMeC<\/a><\/span> at Via San Tomaso 53 in Lower Bergamo, open every day except Monday, offers various works by world-famous international artists as well as projects produced by local artists. GAMeC's repertoire includes:<\/span><\/p>\n\n