Cittadella viscontea, Medieval castle in Città Alta, Bergamo, Italy.
The Cittadella viscontea features quadrangular fortified buildings surrounding a central square with a northern porticoed section and two major towers.
Built in 1355 during the Visconti family rule, this fortress served as a military garrison to control Bergamo and protect against potential civil uprisings.
The complex now houses the Civic Archaeological Museum and Natural Sciences Museum E. Caffi, offering educational experiences about regional heritage.
Visitors enter through Torre della Campanella, following a Roman-paved street that leads to cylindrical pillars and Romanesque period architectural elements.
The Torre di Adalberto, known as the Tower of Hunger, lacks ground access and required prisoners to climb stairs to reach their confinement cells.
Location: Bergamo
Inception: 1331
Part of: Fortified city of Bergamo
Address: Piazza della Cittadella
GPS coordinates: 45.70575,9.65915
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:07
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