Situated at the base of the Alps, Bergamo boasts some spectacular scenery and lush vegetation on the edge of the outlying Orobic hills between the mouths of the Brembana and Seriana valleys
The town has two distinct urban centres: Bergamo Alta, the oldest and upper part of the town stands on a hill (365 m.) a hundred metres or so above the plain, where Bergamo Bassa (249 m.) lies, a busy modern industrial and commercial centre.The two cities are connected also by a funicular railway.
The former is a museum in itself, with its old towers, spires and steeples all gathered inside the magnificient walls. In Piazza Vecchia, one of the most beautiful squares in the world, you can admire the outstanding Reinassance Palace seat of the Regione. Just behind, there is the Thirteenth century Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and the Colleoni Chapel. Do not miss the Gothic façade of the church of S. Agostino, the cloister of the monastery of S. Francesco and the arcade of S. Michele al Pozzo Bianco. Visit Accademia Carrara, one of the most important art galleries in the world, and Museo Donizettiano. Bergamo Bassa is a residential area and the modern centre has developed on the plain with rich buildings and elegant avenues. The winding alleys and old urban centers, with their small shops and handicrafts are always full of people.
Bergamo is located in Lombardy about 40 miles from Milan. It has the feel of a small village and has a population of 125,000. It is a charming quiet town that manages to have access to some large multi-national companies due to its close proximity to Milan. However, for the most part the internships offered will be in Bergamo, not Milan.
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