Visconti Citadel (Bergamo)
| Visconti Citadel (Bergamo) | |
|---|---|
Cittadella Viscontea di Bergamo | |
| Bergamo, Lombardia, Northern Italy | |
The tower at the entrance of the Citadel (Torre della Campanella) | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Citadel |
| Owner | Bergamo municipality |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Good |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 45°42′20″N 9°39′33″E / 45.70556°N 9.65917°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 14th century |
| Built by | Bernabò Visconti |
| Materials | Bricks, Stone |
The Visconti Citadel of Bergamo is a medieval fortification in Bergamo, Lombardy, northern Italy. It was built in the 14th century by the Visconti of Milan and later expanded by the Colleoni of Bergamo. It lies in the western sector of Bergamo's Città Alta (Upper Town).