eng
The Carrara Academy has become a real cultural institution in Bergamo, thanks also to the city’s nomination as capital of culture 2023, and today houses one of the finest collections of European art. Masterpieces of fine art by great artists such as Pisanello, Mantegna, Bellini, Botticelli, Raphael, Titian and other masters of Italian painting, housed in a neoclassical building designed by architect Simone Elia and built between 1810 and 1842.
A rich and prestigious collection intelligently displayed in rooms decorated with original frescoes and stuccoes, a surprising visitor experience that will satisfy every art lover’s sense of beauty in all its forms. A trip through the history of the fine arts from the early 15th century to the end of the 19th century: a complete journey through great works and famous artists to be enjoyed to the full in the beautiful setting of Bergamo.
But not only beauty and art. The Carrara Academy is also a breeding ground of talent, a place where young artists can express their sensitivity and creativity in workshops, seminars and temporary exhibitions.
• Clusone: A charming village near Bergamo where you can admire 15th century frescoes depicting one of the best-known European Dance Macabre and a fine 16th century still working mechanical clock that shows the astral movements.
• Gromo: a village that exudes all the magic of the Middle Ages, stone walls and an ancient labyrinth of narrow lanes that will make you feel as if you’re on a film set.
• Camerata Cornello: A charming village in Val Brembana located on a rocky cliff that drops down steeply to the river Brembo. Don’t miss a visit to the Tasso and Postal History Museum where you will find numerous documents related to the noble and ancient Tasso family, originally from the village, which played an important role in communications throughout Europe, inventing the postal service and even the taxi. Here you will also find the famous Penny Black, the first stamp issued in the world!
Staying at the Hotel San Pancrazio means finding yourself at the gateway to one of the best-kept secrets of the Italian Renaissance. In Trescore Balneario, nestled in the greenery of Villa Suardi park, stands a small oratory that houses a priceless work of art: Lorenzo Lotto's cycle of frescoes.
Created in 1524, the Oratory of Saint Barbara is the ultimate expression of the genius of Lorenzo Lotto, one of the most original and sensitive painters of the 16th century. Invited by the noble Suardi family, the Venetian master transformed these walls into a vibrant stage of colors and realistic details that still take your breath away today.
The Oratory of Villa Suardi is located a short distance from the Hotel San Pancrazio. A visit here is the perfect complement to a day of relaxation and wellness at our hotel.
