Piazza Vecchia - Old Square, located in the so-called Upper Bergamo, is a recognized symbol of the city. It was created in the early 14th century, and acquired its present form during the reign of the Venetian Republic. In the southern part of the square stands the Palazzo della Ragione, erected during the existence of the independent municipality of Bergamo, City Tower, built in the 12-15 th centuries, and also known as Kampanone - "A huge bell" and the ancient Domus Suardorum (14-15 centuries ), now owned by the University of Bergamo. From the north area covers the 17th-century white marble facade. It was built for the City Hall, and today it houses the city library Angelo Mai, which stores more than half a million volumes of books. Rounding out the ensemble elegant Piazza Vecchia fountain, donated by the 18th century Venetian podestà Alvise Contarini, and bears his name.

Right behind Piazza Vecchia is another, no less important town square - Piazza Duomo, with its numerous monuments. So, here you can see the Cathedral of Bergamo, designed by the architect Filarete and was rebuilt several times. The scenery of its interior decoration were completed only at the end of the 19th century. The sight of the cathedral is the Chapel of the Crucifixion with a crucifix of the 16th century and the apse with seven paintings by Tiepolo.

There, in the Piazza Duomo, is magnificent basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore with the famous Lion Gate - Porta dei Leoni Bianchi and Porta dei Leoni Rossi. Next to the basilica is located Cappella Colleoni, built in the 15th century by the architect Amadeo. Chapel - a mausoleum of the famous condottiere Bartolomeo Colleoni and his daughter. Capella is visible to the side of the staircase leading to the entrance of The Episcopal Office. After going through lavishly decorated with frescoes Hall of Administration - Aula della Curia (11-12 th century), you can get into a small courtyard with a small temple in the center, built in the 11th century. Finally, it is noteworthy building of the Baptistery. It was built in 1340, the year the architect Giovanni da Campione as part of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. However, he was subsequently altered in a detached building. The interior of the Baptistery is decorated with high reliefs depicting Christ.