Palazzo del Podestà, Medieval palace and history museum in Città Alta, Bergamo, Italy
The Palazzo del Podestà features Renaissance frescoes, stone loggias, and archaeological remains of the Roman city beneath its ground floor.
Built in the late 12th century by the Suardi-Colleoni family, the palace served as residence for chief magistrates who governed the municipality.
The building houses the Museo delle Storie di Bergamo, displaying exhibitions about local traditions and the evolution of the city through centuries.
The museum offers 48-hour combination tickets that grant access to multiple locations within the museum network throughout Città Alta.
The palace contains frescoes created by Donato Bramante in 1477, representing Classical philosophers within complex architectural settings.
Location: Bergamo
Address: Piazza Vecchia 8, 24129 Bergamo 24129
GPS coordinates: 45.70398,9.66251
Latest update: March 5, 2025 01:06
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