A city guide to Bergamo, Italy. With its hilltop medieval citadel encircled by Ventian walls, views of the snow-capped Alps, a top-notch fine arts museum, and some of the region's best restaurants ...

Bergamo is on the fringe of the Alps, 45 minutes' drive from the Italian Lakes and 26 miles from Milan. It's divided in two: the Città Bassa is the lower, more modern half; busy and sternly handsome.

Italy has launched a project to help tourists discover the country’s best lesser-known attractions. The “Viaggio Italiano” (Italian journey) initiative hopes to lure visitors away from ...