Lugano to Bergamo and Brescia Castle: Private day trip

Bergamo's Venetian walls are both classic and opulent, with the power to captivate the sternest of men. The wall has two armories, two platforms, 14 bastions, and the chance to walk inside the walls to visit the vaulted chambers of San Michele and San Giovanni. The wall also divides the city into two - the Upper Town, (La Citta Alta) which sits on top of the hill packed with narrow wandering streets, and the Lower Town (La Citta Bassa), which extends towards the plains and the major international airport. This split distinction is Bergamo's most seductive feature. The city boasts its proximity to the Alps, close distance to its airport, and its passion art. Bergamo's historic boroughs, Piazza Veechia, and a visit to any of the city's finest dining establishments are a definite must-do's for tourists.

This large defensive complex has impressive crenellated walls and an imposing tower that bears witness to the power of the Venetian Republic, who ruled the city of Brescia for over four centuries. The Brescia Castle boasts one of the most magnificent views, overlooking the slopes of Ronchi. There are two museums inside the castle: the Museo delle Armi Antiche and the Civico Museo del Risorgimento. The Museo delle Armi Antiche houses an extensive collection of vintage armory, while the Civico Museo del Risorgimento is dedicated to the history of Italian reunification.