This charming historic district – located at the foot of the Venetian Walls – is a jewel that combines art, refined architecture and tradition, providing glimpses of unique beauty.
Borgo Pignolo stands as one of the most charming and historically rich areas of Bergamo, a medieval district straddling both Upper and Lower Bergamo. Every building, every stone and every corner tells of centuries of human, artistic and cultural events that have helped shape the city’s identity.
As you ascend the Borgo from below you will be led gradually toward Porta Sant’Agostino, along an incredibly evocative itinerary: the sequence of Renaissance and neoclassical mansions is joined by craft workshops, including that of an internationally renowned luthier and numerous restorers. Among the historic mansions is also one of the city’s most prestigious locations, the marvelous Palazzo Agliardi.
The uniqueness of Borgo Pignolo is that it allows ancient art to meet contemporary art, accomplishing this little magic in the harmonious succession of art galleries and antique stores.
Finally, the route is enriched by the many small establishments that dot the main street, Via Pignolo in fact. All of a sudden the marvelous sequence of stately palaces gives way to an equally spectacular sight: the Porta di Sant’Agostino, which opens a gap in the Venetian Walls, the Fara Park and the incredible panorama of the surrounding landscape.
