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Piazza Vecchia

Bergamo, Italy
Ranked #2 of 35 attractions in Bergamo
5.0 of 5 stars 68 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Albany, New York
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Pleasant but not unusual or with anything particularly arresting. More

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Chelmsford
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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Ideal hub for exploring city - have a coffee outside Cafe Flora and watch the world go by. Beautiful old buildings and plenty to see More

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Moscow, Russia
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

This is the heart of the Upper Town. You can visit it any time of the day and will enjoy the views and the atmosphere. It is so relaxing, it makes you to forget the time and worries, you can imagine you are back in time - centuries ago. I was there more than 8 years ago, and in the... More

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Sheffield
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

We the amazing architecture in this beautful palazzo , all around us was a vast amount of extraordinary buildings. Ice cream in the sunshine of a spring afternoon, wonderful More

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Lyon, France
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

Loved going up the bell tower (3 euros for adults, free for kids), great gelato and pastries. More

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Los Angeles, California
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Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

Not sure how often they have it, but when I was there the Piazza had a craft market which was LOVELY! Also a quiet, lovely place to sit and have a drink at night. More

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Halifax, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

A lovely medieval square, with plenty of attractions to see: Campanone o Torre Civica, Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore Bapistry and Colleoni Chapel. Don't forget your camera! More

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Volos, Greece
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

After a long walk to this medieval city this is the place to relax for a while and enjoy the crowd and the atmosphere of the piazza... More

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Korneuburg, Austria
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Whatever it takes to form a perfect piazza, it's all there at Piazza Vecchia (= "ancient square". Originating from the Trecento (14th century) the appearance of the square got much influenced later by Venetian style (during Venetian rule). You also find Bergamos most important sights assembled at this square: Palazzo Ragione (with its small but exquisit art gallery "Accademia Carrara"),... More

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Porto Alegre, RS
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012
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I felt as suddenly someone shout "Cut". The medieval buildings are perfect, the cathedral and S. Maria Maggiore church near the piazza are example of the best of barocco. More

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