I can still feel the rush of adrenaline bubbling in my chest when I stepped into the roaring belly of the San Siro for the first time.
City is a major attraction.
Gone are the days when the city in Lombardy was little more than a stop that only a true calcio aficionado would visit en route to Milan or Turin.
There's always a cracking atmosphere at the home of Atalanta and here is where to find the buzz around the ground as well.
Tables spill out onto the cobbles in good weather, giving you a front-row seat to daily life in Cittร Alta.
From the best spots to eat and drink to where to find the pre-match atmosphere, our guide has all you need to know about matchday in Bergamo.
Spring is a wonderful time to visit Bergamo. ๐ผ
You might be planning a trip to watch @atalantabc or heading to the big @azzurri vs @northernireland game this week.
If youโre lucky enough to be staying for two days, this is how @destination.calcio spends non-matchday. Starting with a coffee in the sun, enjoying the view from the city walls, and finishing with dinner @trattoriadagiuliana ๐
Read our guide to Bergamo at DestinationCalcio.com ๐๐
Ashley Cole is the new manager of Cesena and @destination.calcio is giving you five reasons to follow the Englishman over to visit this great city! โฝ๏ธ๐ฎ๐น
You can tune into DCTV to watch @theofficialac3 and his new club @cesenafc LIVE & FREE via the link in our bio. Including a gigantic Serie B clash at home to Sampdoria in April!
Remember to follow @destination.calcio for updates from the ground in Italy and all of your travel needs! โ๏ธ
*Each match on Destination Calcio is available live and for free across a number of territories but limited to the USA, UK, Canada, Ireland, Mexico, the Caribbean and South America.
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Giuliana closes her restaurant on Sundays to make sure she can watch Atalanta play. However during the rest of the week she manages what is a famous Bergamo institution! ๐
This restaurant is adored by locals and famous names in football, like former Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini. The decor is draped in the blue and black of Atalanta and the food is exquisite.
If youโre planning a trip to Bergamo, you have to pop in, say hello to Giuliana and enjoy the set menu for just โฌ25. This price includes three courses, wine and coffee. ๐
Visit Trattoria da Giuliana! Just not on a Sunday. Sundays are for calcio.
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Visit Monza, a city just minutes from Milan with a team that is racing towards Serie A! ๐๏ธ๐๏ธ
Follow @destination.calcio for the best tips ahead of your trip and check out our city guides at DestinationCalcio.com ๐ฎ๐น
This weekend, you can watch the gigantic clash between Monza and Venezia LIVE & FREE on DCTV. Just follow the link in our bio. ๐
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*Each match on Destination Calcio is available live and for free across a number of territories but limited to the USA, UK, Canada, Ireland, Mexico, the Caribbean and South America.
Fine wine, great company, some of the best veal in Italy. ๐ท Follow @destination.calcio to Ristorante da Angelino and you will find all of that and more.
This is a famous institution where football history meets authentic Piedmontese cuisine. It has hosted dozens of Juventus title celebrations. ๐ฆ
Subscribe to our YouTube channel to go behind the scenes and check out our Turin guide at DestinationCalcio.com ๐ฎ๐น
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