Porta San Giacomo, Venetian city gate in Città Alta, Bergamo, Italy
The white marble gate features a triangular pediment supported by classical columns and displays the winged lion of Saint Mark on its entablature.
Built in 1592 to replace a wooden structure, the gate formed part of the Venetian defensive system against potential threats from Spanish-controlled Milan.
Named after a former church demolished during wall construction, Porta San Giacomo marks the southern entrance to the medieval upper district of Bergamo.
Located 2 kilometers from Bergamo railway station, the gate connects Via San Giacomo in the upper city to Via Sant'Alessandro in the lower section.
The structure stands out among Bergamo's four gates due to its marble facade sourced from Zandobbio quarries in the Cavallina Valley.
Location: Bergamo
Inception: 1592
Part of: Fortified city of Bergamo
GPS coordinates: 45.70121,9.66296
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
Santa Maria Maggiore
233 m
Cappella Colleoni
257 m
Bergamo Cathedral
234 m
The Venetian Works of defence between 15th and 17th centuries
242 m
Bergamo Funicular railway Upper Town - Lower Town
190 m
Palazzo Terzi
146 m
Grave of Gaetano Donizetti
213 m
Palazzo Medolago
63 m
Tempietto di Santa Croce
245 m
Chiesa di Santo Stefano
172 m
Cappella dell'Eucarestia
230 m
Sarcofago
203 m
Tesori di Santa Maria Maggiore
213 m
Museo e tesoro della Cattedrale
260 m
Fontanone visconteo
206 m
Palazzo Scotti
192 m
Casa Fogaccia o dell'Arciprete
166 m
Chiesa della Madonna del Giglio
106 m
Altare dei santi Fermo, Rustico e Procolo
230 m
Palazzo Rota-Suardi
211 m
Palazzo Pacchiani Rivola
212 m
Fontana di Antescolis
110 m
Altare della Beata Vergine della Pietà
230 m
Santuario della Madonna del Giglio
121 m
Palazzo Colleoni
156 m
Chiesa di Santa Maria di Rosate
141 m
Equestrian statue of Bartolomeo Colleoni
244 m
Tomb of Medea Colleoni
260 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