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This historic monument is one of the city&#8217;s most fascinating attractions, with its <strong>52.76 meters height<\/strong> and unparalleled <strong>panoramic views of<\/strong> the city and the Orobian Pre-Alps.<\/p>\n<h3>Why Visit the Civic Tower of Bergamo?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Thousand-year history<\/strong>: A symbol of the city that tells of Bergamo&#8217;s medieval past.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unique tradition<\/strong>: The exciting ritual of a hundred chimes every night at 10 pm.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unparalleled<\/strong> <strong>view<\/strong>: A vantage point that provides unique views of the city and beyond.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accessibility<\/strong>: Both walking and elevator accessibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are looking for an authentic experience among history, tradition and breathtaking views, the<strong> Civic Tower of Bergamo<\/strong> is a must-see!<\/p>\n<h3>History of the Civic Tower<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Civic Tower<\/strong> boasts a history dating back thousands of years. Built between the 11th and 12th centuries by the powerful <strong>Suardi family<\/strong>, it originally served as a tower house. In the 14th century it was transformed into a hospice for the municipal rectors and, in time, also became the site of the city jails. During the Middle Ages, noble families competed in building taller and taller towers, a symbol of prestige and power.<\/p>\n<p>In the 14th century, the municipality of Bergamo purchased the tower and equipped it with a bell system to mark time and alert the population in case of emergency. Prominent among these is the <strong>Campanone<\/strong>, the largest bell in Lombardy, blessed in 1656 and the protagonist of one of the city&#8217;s most heartfelt traditions.<\/p>\n<h3>The Tradition of the Hundred Chimes<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Every night at 10 p.m., the Campanone rings one hundred chimes<\/strong>, keeping alive a tradition that dates back to the time of the Republic of Venice. 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Once at the top, you will find <strong>the largest bell in Lombardy<\/strong>, a true masterpiece that <strong>weighs over 6 tons.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Originally 37 meters high, the <strong>Civic Tower<\/strong> has undergone extensions over the centuries to reach its current height of 56 meters, making it the <strong>tallest tower in the city<\/strong>. From the top there are <strong>spectacular views of Upper and Lower Bergamo<\/strong>, the surrounding plain and the Orobian Pre-Alps.<\/p>\n<h3>Bells<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Civic Tower<\/strong> houses a concert of <strong>three bells<\/strong>, each with a unique history and characteristics.<\/p>\n<p>The largest and most famous is the <strong>Campanone<\/strong>, cast in 1656 by Veronese master Bartolomeo Pisenti. With a diameter of 2.07 meters and a weight of about 5,580 kg, this bell is embellished with Latin inscriptions celebrating happy and sacred events. The Campanone is well known for its <strong>hundred evening chimes,<\/strong> commemorating the closing of the city gates during the Venetian era.<\/p>\n<p>All of the bells in the Civic Tower are now equipped with electrified systems that allow for momentum ringing and the use of electro-beating, thus ensuring the continuity of the city&#8217;s sound traditions.<\/p>\n<h3>Breathtaking Views from the Top<\/h3>\n<p>From the top of the tower there is a <strong>spectacular view of Upper Bergamo<\/strong> and its <a href=\"https:\/\/visit.valueservice.cloud\/oggetto\/le-mura-veneziane\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>historic walls<\/strong><\/a>. 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