Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore, Bergamo

The Santa Maria Maggiore church, Bergamo, Italy

That the Roman Catholic Church paid a fundamental role in the evolution of Italy can be seen from the often opulent decoration of the churches which litter this country.The amount of sweat and tears that has gone into these art masterpieces is beyond comprehension.  One thing however, is … [Read more...]

Bergamo – a great place for a weekend break

When I first came here I spent a few weeks living in Bergamo, while working in Milan. I was lucky enough to live in the old part of the town, which sits rather majestically on a hill and overlooks the huge plain on which Milan is situated.Old Bergamo is a beautiful and atmospheric place. There are … [Read more...]