Bergamo Orio Al Seri Airport Car Rental & Travel Information

Bergamo is a beautiful town situated in the foothills of the Italian Alps. The nearest airport is Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport and flights to this alluring city are operated from many places. Bergamo is well known for its artistic importance and delightful medieval atmosphere. The city is divided into two parts – the “Città Bassa”, the busy and modernized city which is the lower one and "Città Alta", which is highly acclaimed for its rich heritage of art and history and is the upper part of the town. Car rental is definitely a great idea to make the most of exploring both sections of the city.

Many hotels of all types can be found in the town of Bergamo. The town is visited by thousands of people every year, so advance booking for accommodation is always a good idea. This is also a favourite place for those tourists who love to try many different cuisines as the variety of both top-class and budget restaurants located here are known for serving delicious dishes from around the world.

There are a number of historical monuments in the town, which include the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, La Rocca, Torre del Campanone, Accademia Carrara, Galleria d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea and many others. People from all over the world come to see these sites and to immerse themselves in the local culture.  Art lovers will be able to spend days exploring the city without seeing the same things twice.  The Accademia Carrara should be top of the list for art lovers as it contains a vast range of works by famous Italian artists such as Raphael, Botticelli, Canaletto, Mantegna and Titian.   

The Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore is one of the main attractions for tourists.  Work to construct the Basilica began in 1137 and it includes the Renaissance Cappella Colleoni and Piazza del Duomo.  History enthusiasts will find plenty to see here.  

The Galleria d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea is a place where tourists can see modern works of renowned Italian artists including Giacomo Balla, Giorgio Morandi, Giorgio de Chirico and Filippo de Pisis.  There are so many galleries that art lovers will find Bergamo car rental very useful so they do not have to rely on public transport. 

Museo Donizettiano is the place that houses the piano and manuscripts of Gaetano Donizetti, the famous Italian musician. Music is also a great part of the city’s history and those who have spent time in Bergamo will never forget it.  To ensure that you get to see as much as possible, opt for car hire to save time as well as money.