Corsarola is the name by which Bergamasks familiarly call Via Bartolomeo Colleoni, named after the famous 15th-century condottiere, which is a favorite strolling spot for those going to the Upper City.
The name Corsarola probably echoes the classic name “Corso” given to pedestrian thoroughfares.
It cannot be ruled out that it refers precisely to the bustle that populates this route at every hour.
Obviously closed to traffic, this road is definitely the perfect route if you want to immerse yourself in the past, imagining living when Bergamo stood only on the hilly part of its territory.
Always very crowded, you can meet university students, tourists, but also many residents who frequent the stores, bars and restaurants scattered along the street.
We mention just a few historic establishments you can visit: the Marianna, Trattoria del teatro, Vineria Cozzi, Mangili Deli, Caffè del Tasso, and Panificio Tresoldi.
Become a true Bergamasque and stroll on the Corsarola!
