The apartment is easy to find and located very centrally close to all the sights and the old town. There's a great bar outside which is useful for breakfast, coffee or a cold beer. The apartment is spacious, clean, has all the amenities you will need and is very quiet. Pietro was very helpful in pointing out what was happening locally and where to go and offered up some discounts for local restaurants and cafes.

Bergamo is truly a hidden gem - a splendid and handsome town with lots to offer for culture vultures, walkers, shoppers and ale drinkers. Really relaxed and in summer you will see all the outdoor bars around the castle walls and festivals. It felt chilled and cool and I would love to visit again - so much to see and do. Make the most of cheap flights from the UK whilst you can. The city is well connected via train to Milan and other towns - including the Italian Lakes. Go explore!