Porta Sant'Agostino, Renaissance city gate in Upper Town, Bergamo, Italy
The stone gate features three entrances with a central fountain, connecting the Upper Town to Lower Town through Viale Vittorio Emanuele II.
Constructed in 1561 as part of the Venetian defensive system, the gate replaced an earlier wooden drawbridge structure in 1780.
The gate receives its name from the adjacent monastery, which now functions as part of Bergamo University and includes a restored lecture hall.
The gate operates as the primary access point between Città Alta and Lower Bergamo, with parking facilities located 200 meters from the entrance.
Since 2024, the gate houses the Walls of Bergamo Museum, featuring multimedia installations that detail the construction of the fortress from 1561 to 1588.
Location: Bergamo
Inception: 1561
Part of: Fortified city of Bergamo
Address: Viale Vittorio Emanuele II
GPS coordinates: 45.70408,9.67205
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
Fortified city of Bergamo
9 m
Accademia Carrara
269 m
Palazzo Moroni
336 m
Rocca
441 m
Galleria d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea
276 m
San Michele al Pozzo Bianco
168 m
Sant'Agostino
125 m
Sant'Alessandro della Croce, Bergamo
319 m
Sant’Andrea
313 m
Museum Adriano Bernareggi
411 m
Dolphin Fountain
250 m
Palazzo Tasso
384 m
GAMeC Galleria d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea
344 m
Rimembranze Park
443 m
Oratorio di San Lupo
307 m
Palazzo Bassi Rathgeb
403 m
Lupi Palace
270 m
Palazzo Agliardi
346 m
Palazzo Bononi ex Pezzoli
413 m
Casermette di Sant'Agostino
32 m
Parco Suardi
420 m
Santa Maria Elisabetta
403 m
Sant'Eufemia
411 m
Fontana di San Michele al Pozzo Bianco
205 m
Fontana di Sant'Agostino
125 m
Fontana di Porta Dipinta
388 m
Palazzo Maffeis De Beni
433 m
Fontana di Sant'Agostino
125 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes