Funicolare San Vigilio
Funicolare San Vigilio
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Adrian Hobson
Corby, UK41 contributions
Jul 2019
Get higher up the mountain to visit the castle, dine out and get a spectacular view looking down on the medieval city below. Tickets for this can be used on the other funicolar in bergamo, and the buses too, so don't keep buying a ticket per journey. Very well run!
Written February 3, 2020
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Normanta
London, UK530 contributions
Sep 2013 • Friends
The San Vigilio only consists of just a single car which is drawn by a cable from the lower station on the western edge of the old town to the upper station near to the castle. (A proper funicular has two cars and the weight of the upper one descending assists the lower one going up.)
The San Vigilio runs every 15 minutes except during the lunch hour. During that time, a small bus (route 21) carries passengers up and down on the narrow precipitous road that connects the two.
On our visit there appeared to be an electrical or electronic fault when we were coming down. The car came to a halt a few metres below the top station. The operator radioed for assistance which appeared in the form of men with ladders. The passengers were conducted to safety and the bus was brought along as a rail replacement service.
Normally it is a smooth and effortless 3-minute journey. Fare is EUR 2.50 but an ATB (local bus company) day ticket is valid on the service.
The San Vigilio runs every 15 minutes except during the lunch hour. During that time, a small bus (route 21) carries passengers up and down on the narrow precipitous road that connects the two.
On our visit there appeared to be an electrical or electronic fault when we were coming down. The car came to a halt a few metres below the top station. The operator radioed for assistance which appeared in the form of men with ladders. The passengers were conducted to safety and the bus was brought along as a rail replacement service.
Normally it is a smooth and effortless 3-minute journey. Fare is EUR 2.50 but an ATB (local bus company) day ticket is valid on the service.
Written September 30, 2013
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kshorses2
14 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
Well worth the 1.30€ to ride the funicolare!Great view from the top and the castle is fun to explore. Beware the funicolare closes from 1245 to 1500 so don't get stuck at the top!
Written September 30, 2015
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aaz148
The Hague81 contributions
Aug 2016 • Solo
Taking the funicolare up to San Vigilio is a must at least once in the duration of your visit. Before going up, one must realize that the view on Bergamo Citta Alta is best at sunset, when the sun is behind you and the colors on the buildings turn warm amber or at night when the city is lit. During daytime, the sun is right in front of you so that's something you will have to consider avoiding if photography is your thing. The ticket is Eur.1.30 which can be purchased at the kiosk on Colle Aperto, near the bus station 1a, otherwise at the vending machine in the funicolare hall. if you have a Bergamo Card, the ride is free. Funicolare is running until late at night but check with the conductor to be on the safe side. The best view by all means is the balcony of the funicolare. I have scanned the entire place and really, nothing beat the balcony for space and clarity. There are some lovely places to dine, especially Ristorante San Vigilio adjacent to the church and the clock tower of San Vigilio, although their balcony is overlooking the gorgeous valley on the other side. On the way back, I strongly recommend to take the street running parallel to the funicolare, it is no more than a 10 minute walk but with an amazing scenery and romantic stroll. One must watch out for the mad cyclists coming uphill sometimes right at you as if they were on the Giro D'Italia. I would definitely avoid the castle - i went all the way up, climbed the rotten stairs to find out the the view in most places is blocked by shrubs and trees and the "balcony" overlooking the Citta Alta is simply closed. No way you can open the gate so save your stamina for other things.
Written September 5, 2016
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JDsale
Sale, UK685 contributions
Oct 2015
If you thought the views from the historic Citta Alta were good, please take the time to go up the Funicolare to San Vigilio. The views are tremendous with the Citta Alta in front of the plains below and from the back the Alps can be seen. A few restaurants are on the left after the trip with the castle a walk to the right. Nice smooth ride with polite, friendly drivers. If visting for two or three days the €7 72 hour ATB ticket is well worth buying on arrival at the airport.
Written October 27, 2015
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PA-Kitty
Camp Hill, PA102 contributions
Oct 2013 • Solo
Of the two funicolares in Bergamo Citta Alta, this one goes to San Vigilio and the hills above. The funicolare is not an attraction in itself, but a means to travel up. The Bergamo website describes a series of walks, and there are pamphlets in Italian describing the itineraries at the funicolare. The first walk goes around the Castello, which has wonderful views from the wall around it. There are stairs leading up to the inside of the castle, although they are not marked - I followed someone else. The other walks pass above beautiful valleys and before villas. The best walk and easiest to follow with the map on the pamphlet is a walk returning from San Vigilio back down to Begamo Upper City. This is an easy walk through hamlets with wonderful views of the upper city, not to be missed.
Written November 4, 2013
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Malgorzata
12,113 contributions
Oct 2019
If someone does not like to walk too much, this line is the perfect solution for him. It's worth taking the Funicolare to the hill of S. Vigilio. It runs up and down every 30 minutes. The train is comfortable, the journey takes a while and allows you to admire the panorama of Bergamo. You can look at the Citta Alta from above. The best view of the city. Tickets can be purchased at ticket machines, at the ticket office, but you can also use a 24-hour ticket for public transport in Bergamo.
Written September 21, 2020
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Batd2
London, UK241 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
Very nice experience. You buy an €1.5 ticket from a booth round the corner or from a machine at the station. The ticket is valid for 75 min, so you can use it on your way back. The view at the top of the hill is amazing, but you can't spend more than 75 minutes. It is worth visiting to understand why the Castle was built there. They hole area around Bergamo is laid down in front of view. You can see everything within a few miles distance.
Written May 11, 2018
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Nik R
Varna, Bulgaria6,679 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
This is the second funicolare in Bergamo, leading up to the area of San Vigilio. It's cheap and you can use it to get to the Castello di San Vigilio from where you will see the most beautiful views of Bergamo and its surroundings.
There is a terrace at the upper station of the funicolare which is also a perfect view point. A couple of small cosy restaurants will help you to recharge your battery after strolling around.
The ticket is valid for 75 minutes, can be bought either at the vending machine at the lower station (no change, no banknotes - so you must have coins), or at the bust station of Bus No.1.
You will have perfect views of the area while you are riding the funicolare too.
Give it a try!
There is a terrace at the upper station of the funicolare which is also a perfect view point. A couple of small cosy restaurants will help you to recharge your battery after strolling around.
The ticket is valid for 75 minutes, can be bought either at the vending machine at the lower station (no change, no banknotes - so you must have coins), or at the bust station of Bus No.1.
You will have perfect views of the area while you are riding the funicolare too.
Give it a try!
Written February 8, 2017
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Sotiris S
Athens, Greece75 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
Easy way to get to the top of old city take many photos and enjoy in the restaurant and cafe on top a glass of wine and pasta and look over the city of bergamo in a scenery of tranquility
Written June 29, 2014
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fightoffyour
48 contributions
What are the latest departure times every day? The ATB website has been down for some time…
Adam L
Krotoszyn, Poland37 contributions
Where is the nearest parking?
bozena1517
Warsaw, Poland1,869 contributions
Z tym może być problem, bo to już stare miasto. Ja byłam w Brgamo w czerwcu nie było kolejek do kasy biletowej ani do wejścia, nie było tez dużo aut.
Ewelina W
Krakow, Poland46 contributions
Is it possible to travel by Funicolare with a baby stroller?
Ewelina W
Krakow, Poland46 contributions
Jak wygląda kwestia kolejki i jazdy z wózkiem dziecięcym?
bozena1517
Warsaw, Poland1,869 contributions
Nie będzie problemu z wózkiem. Ja nie, ale ludzie jeździli z wózkami i maluszkami.
Raffa Bello
Turin, Italy11 contributions
e' possibile portare il cane sulla funicolare? grazie
Valentina F
Genoa, Italy438 contributions
Non ho visto nessuna limitazione è non vedrei perché no...il tragitto è brevissimo e comodo... se può salire sul bus....
Debbialb
Milan, Italy18 contributions
Buongiorno, da dove si prende esattamente? Collega Bergamo bassa a alta o alta ad un punto panoramico?
Luca C
Monza, Italy60 contributions
A Bergamo ci sono due funicolari: la prima porta in città alta, dopo di che si passeggiata fino all'estremità opposta del centro storico e si raggiunge la seconda funicolare, che porta al colle di San Vigilio. Da qui si apprezza la più bella vista sui colli e sulla città. Buon divertimento!
Paola_Persico_18
50 contributions
Buongiorno! La domenica sera fino a che ora è possibile usare la funicolare? Da san vigilio a città alta e viceversa, grazie
Giovanni D
Militello in Val di Catania, Italy652 contributions
collegati al sito ATB bergamo sezione linee e orari. trovi tutto quello checti serve
FraSteLove
Brescia, Italy19 contributions
Buongiorno, vorrei gentilmente sapere se è possibile salire sulla funicolare con il passeggino. Grazie.
AC_Dalmine
Dalmine, Italy285 contributions
E' possibile ma il numero dei passeggeri ne condiziona l'utilizzo.
Giada M
1 contribution
la funicolare è lontana dalla stazione ferroviaria?.....arrivo in treno da firenze....:-) grazie! giada
AC_Dalmine
Dalmine, Italy285 contributions
Dalla stazione FS prendere la linea 1direzione Citta' Alta. Scendere al capolinea (Colle Aperto). Oltrepassare il grande portale vicino all'edicola e al celeberrimo bar "La Marianna" e appena usciti dal portale subito sulla destra c'e' la stazione inferiore della funicolare. Munirsi di biglietto prima di salire sul bus (tariffa A, 1 zona, urbana); il biglietto singolo costa 1,30 euro va obliterato sul bus, ha validita' di 75 minuti e vale anche per la funicolare. Esistono anche biglietti turistici validi 24 ore (rete urbana 3,50 euro, intera rete 5,00 euro) oppure 72 ore intera rete, 7,00 euro. I biglietti si possono acquistare anche tramite app ATB Mobile.
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