Cappella Colleoni
Cappella Colleoni
4.5
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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laczkozsu
Debrecen, Hungary1,447 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
This must-see attraction is in the Old Town, next to the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. It was built in 1487. According to my guidebook it’s the most beautiful building of the city. It was made of red and white marble, I think it’s really marvellous. We could go into and look around, but photography is prohibited.
Written March 31, 2023
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SeeWhatDSees
Ireland160 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Popped in early in the morning- lovely and quiet. Absolutely fabulous inside and out. Every square inch is a proliferation of craftsmanship. Mediea’s effigy is particularly exceptional. No photo allowed - this is one for your personal memory bank and it’s free
Written May 22, 2023
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Malgorzata
12,000 contributions
Oct 2019
A true jewel of Renaissance architecture in Bergamo , an example of everlasting beauty. The chapel was built as a funeral chapel for the great captain Ventura of Bergamo, Bartolomeo Colleoni of Amadeo. Here is located a tomb with a beautiful golden sarcophagus and a monument. The chapel adjoins the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. However, there is a separate entrance from the outside. No photography allowed inside. A real masterpiece that I highly recommendto visit.
Written September 24, 2020
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Daji Screw
Prague, Czech Republic207 contributions
Nov 2019
It's just behind another nice site in Bergamo, which is Piazza Vecchia. So when You go to see major sightseeing places in Bergamo You cannot miss this one. It's very nice and allows people to go inside.
Written January 24, 2020
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Alessandro F
Milan, Italy25,994 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
Wonderful Renaissance chapel built in 1472 as the personal shrine for the condottiere Bartolomeo Colleoni and his beloved daughter Medea , nearby the church of Santa Maria Maggiore . To built it they had to knock down the sacristy .
The facade is a jewel.
The inside too.
The facade is a jewel.
The inside too.
Written December 8, 2019
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REDMAN
Egaleo, Greece4,411 contributions
May 2019
Renaissance church, beautiful and accessible. You learn a lot about architecture and art, and how people lived and believed in back in these times.
Written September 13, 2019
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Emi M
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates120 contributions
Sep 2019 • Friends
Right in center (Piazza Vecchia) of the old part of the city if Bergamo (Citta Alta), next to the church of Santa Maddalena, I find the magnificent Cappella Coleoni.
Not very large, but somptuos, stylish, a real masterpiece.
Highly recomended.
Not very large, but somptuos, stylish, a real masterpiece.
Highly recomended.
Written October 12, 2019
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hopehousecottage
Worcester, UK413 contributions
Nov 2019 • Family
Most people (well tourists) wandering around the stunning Piazza Vecchia in the heart of Bergamo’s Città Allta would look at the astonishing marbled exterior of Capella Colleoni and think it an elaborate entranceway into the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. I know I certainly did. I was almost right. Kind of.
The site of Capella Colleoni was once the site of the sacristy of the church against which it stands, until 15th century mercenary captain Bartolomeo Colleoni decided that this was the place he wanted to build his personal shrine to himself and his daughter Medea. He had the sacristy torn down by his soldiers and this chapel built in its place. He was that kind of guy.
Colleoni was a big fish in these parts and something of a local hero in Bergamo. The whole place is extraordinary testament to a mix of ego and religion. Outside you have Roman military leaders Julius Caesar and Trajan and inside countless biblical references. You get the distinct impression of a powerful man displaying his wealth and influence while hedging his bets in the afterlife.
You’re not supposed to take photos inside (I don’t know why, Colleoni was clearly saying “look at me and how important I am” when he had it built) so you’ll find the outside pictured from every conceivable angle on the internet but not all that many images of the startling ostentation of interior. Still, it’s free to get in so just go in and gawp for yourselves.
The site of Capella Colleoni was once the site of the sacristy of the church against which it stands, until 15th century mercenary captain Bartolomeo Colleoni decided that this was the place he wanted to build his personal shrine to himself and his daughter Medea. He had the sacristy torn down by his soldiers and this chapel built in its place. He was that kind of guy.
Colleoni was a big fish in these parts and something of a local hero in Bergamo. The whole place is extraordinary testament to a mix of ego and religion. Outside you have Roman military leaders Julius Caesar and Trajan and inside countless biblical references. You get the distinct impression of a powerful man displaying his wealth and influence while hedging his bets in the afterlife.
You’re not supposed to take photos inside (I don’t know why, Colleoni was clearly saying “look at me and how important I am” when he had it built) so you’ll find the outside pictured from every conceivable angle on the internet but not all that many images of the startling ostentation of interior. Still, it’s free to get in so just go in and gawp for yourselves.
Written November 17, 2019
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VSKrishnan
Mumbai, India688 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
Given all I'd been given to expect, the architecture and structure looked more impressive from outside than inside! Nice viewing outside, as you catch your breath seated on the steps of the Duomo.
Written September 5, 2017
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Nik R
Varna, Bulgaria6,679 contributions
Sep 2015 • Family
Capella Colleoni is located at the edge of Piazza Vechhia. It has a very ornate and beautiful exterior as well as the interior. It was the personal shrine of the condotierre Bartolomeo Colleoni and nowadays it houses his tomb and one of his daughters' - Medea Colleoni - her funerary monument can be seen on one of the walls. There are beautiful murals inside the chapel along with interesting bas-reliefs, depicting scenes from Biblical stories. There is also an altar with sculptures of saints and a statue of the condotierre on a horse. His tomb is in the wall facing the entrance.
As it is adjacent to the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, you can enter the basilica through the doors inside.
Something I forgot, no photos are allowed in the chapel!
Well worth a visit!
As it is adjacent to the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, you can enter the basilica through the doors inside.
Something I forgot, no photos are allowed in the chapel!
Well worth a visit!
Written November 22, 2015
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60763Luv2travel
New York City, NY2 contributions
How to get from train station to hotel? Planning September stay.
Brandon C
Vancouver, Canada118 contributions
Where is your hotel? plenty of buses and taxis.
Cappella Colleoni, Bergamo
Frequently Asked Questions about Cappella Colleoni
- Cappella Colleoni is open:
- Tue - Sun 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- Tue - Sun 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
- We recommend booking Cappella Colleoni tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 4 Cappella Colleoni tours on Tripadvisor
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