– 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. October through April
– 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. May through September
(hours may be subject to change)
Did you know that the celebrated 16th-century artist Lorenzo Lotto lived in the “House of the Vicar” located next to this church? The house is now partly incorporated into the nearby boarding house of the Ursuline nuns; also because of this proximity, the Venetian master produced stupendous works in San Michele al Pozzo Bianco, including the fresco cycle with Scenes from the Life of Mary, painted in 1525 in the left side chapel.
This church is a real treasure if you love art: it contains some of the oldest frescoes in the Bergamo province and is an exceptional lesson in the history of local painting, from the very early 1200s to the late 1500s.
The church of San Michele al Pozzo Bianco is an artistic jewel in the heart of Bergamo, on Via Porta Dipinta, with a history rooted in Lombard times. Rebuilt in the 15th century, it houses medieval and Renaissance frescoes, including Lorenzo Lotto’s famous cycle.
– 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. October through April
– 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. May through September
(hours may be subject to change)
Parking
Public parking without reserved spaces is available 200 meters from the church at St. Michael’s Bastion. You can apply for a pass to park in the churchyard.
Public transportation
Pedestrian Route
The pedestrian route from parking lots and bus stop is uphill or downhill with gradients between 8% and 10%, except for a short very steep section near the entrance. Pavements are herringbone stone and porphyry slabs, but tactile-plant markings are lacking.
Access to the Church: The entrance is level with two 2 cm thresholds at the gate and door of appropriate width.
Interior Space: The interior space is level and walkable; chancel and chapels are preceded by a 20 cm step. Artworks are visible, and lights can be turned on for a fee at the entrance (switch height 150 cm). The crypt is not accessible because of the steep, narrow staircase.
Accessible Bathroom: An accessible bathroom (prefabricated) is available at the St. Michael’s Bulwark parking lot.
