racetrack
Autodromo Nazionale Monza
The 'Temple of Speed': one of the oldest and fastest circuits in the world, hosting the Italian Grand Prix since 1922.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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Bergamo
Lombardy, Italy · Europe
About Bergamo
Bergamo sits on the route: 5 minutes from Gorle, 42km from Passo della Presolana.
Bergamo is in Lombardy, Italy, with about 120,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Gorle, about 4 km away.
Bergamo ( BUR-gə-moh; Italian: [ˈbɛrɡamo] ; Bergamasque: Bèrghem [ˈbɛrɡɛm] ) is a city in Lombardy region of northern Italy. The seat of the province of Bergamo, it is located approximately 40 km (25 mi) northeast of Milan, and about 30 km (19 mi) from the alpine lakes Como and Iseo and 70 km (43 mi) from Garda andRead more
Maggiore. The Bergamo Alps (Alpi Orobie) begin immediately north of the city.
With a population of 120,629 as of 2026, Bergamo is the 4th-largest city in Lombardy and the 34th-largest in Italy. The metropolitan area of Bergamo extends beyond the administrative city limits, spanning over a densely urbanized area with slightly fewer than 500,000 inhabitants. The Bergamo metropolitan area is itself part of the broader Milan metropolitan area, home to more than eight million people.
The city of Bergamo is composed of an old walled core, known as Città Alta ('Upper Town'), nestled within a system of hills, and the modern expansion in the plains below. The upper town is encircled by massive Venetian defensive systems that have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 9 July 2017.
Bergamo has good links to other cities in Italy via the motorway A4 which connects Milan, Verona, and Venice. The city is served by Il Caravaggio International Airport, the third-busiest airport in Italy with 12.3 million passengers in 2017. Bergamo is the second most visited city in Lombardy after Milan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Bergamo?
Within an hour or so of Bergamo: Autodromo Nazionale Monza (31 km), Monza Circuit Museum (31 km), Autodromo Nazionale Monza (Rush, Ferrari) (31 km), Monte Isola, Lake Iseo (33 km).
Are there any good drives near Bergamo?
The nearest famous roads are Passo della Presolana, Lake Como Shore Road and Passo del Vivione.
Where is Bergamo?
Bergamo is in Lombardy, Italy, about 4 km from Gorle.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 121,200
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Lombardy
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 45.6960, 9.6672
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Italy
ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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Worth the detour from Bergamo
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
museum
Monza Circuit Museum
Small museum inside the Monza park preserving the history of Italian Grand Prix racing with historic cars and memorabilia.
31 km · about 35 min drive
film location
Autodromo Nazionale Monza (Rush, Ferrari)
The Temple of Speed and its abandoned banking feature in Rush and Michael Mann's Ferrari; the park is open to walk and cycle.
31 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Monte Isola, Lake Iseo
Europe's largest lake island rises car-free from Lake Iseo, crowned by a sanctuary with sweeping water views.
33 km · about 40 min drive
racetrack
Autodromo di Franciacorta
Modern circuit in Lombardy's sparkling-wine country, home to Italy's official Porsche Experience Center. Combines track drives with the vineyards of Franciacorta on your doorstep.
33 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Moto Guzzi Museum
The historic Moto Guzzi factory and museum on the shores of Lake Como at Mandello del Lario, running since 1921.
36 km · about 40 min drive
mountain pass
Passo della Presolana
A busy resort pass under the pale walls of the Presolana massif, open all year and popular with motorcyclists.
42 km · about 50 min drive
cafe
Deus Ex Machina Milan
Milan's temple of motorcycle and surf culture with custom bikes, coffee, food, and a vibrant events programme.
44 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Bergamo
- 33 kmMonte Isola, Lake IseoEurope's largest lake island rises car-free from Lake Iseo, crowned by a sanctuary with sweeping water views.
- 42 kmPasso della PresolanaA busy resort pass under the pale walls of the Presolana massif, open all year and popular with motorcyclists.
- 46 kmBrunate Funicular ViewpointA historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
- 47 kmLake Como Shore RoadA winding lakeside road hugging Lake Como's western shore with tunnels, villa gates, and views of snow-capped Alps reflected in deep blue water.
- 56 kmPasso del VivioneA narrow, little-trafficked pass through the Bergamo Alps, single-track in places and genuinely remote.
- 62 kmPasso di CrocedominiA high, bleak pass above the Val Camonica with open moorland at the top and very little traffic.
Driving in Italy
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.82/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€8.50/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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