colleoni chapel (cappella colleoni)

Benitta

This is the extravagant resting place of Bartolomeo Colleoni, a mercenary from Bergamo who lived at the time when the city was under Venetian control.The entrance is to the right of the main entrance of Santa Maria Maggiore. The gates outside are a feature in itelf - If you look closlely there are certain bits that are shinier than others. This is because he apparantly had three testicles - a statement of his virility and strength. The gates testicles are rubbed for good luck!The building is free to get in and is worth doing so as it is elaborate and an example of early renaissance. Photography is stricty not allowed

BillConvery

I am not a fan of Baroque but this family chapel has to be seen to be believed, As a precursor to visiting the Duomo is it worth visiting but don't try and get in during the lunch period.

habs_68_08

Nothing special compare the the neighbour next door. So you can give it a miss. However the take few minutes to admire the entrance which is the best part of the Chapel

Snotnosepunk

This Chapel is stunningly beautiful. It is heartbreaking that they do not allow pictures of the inside (and the lady selling trinkets makes sure of that.) If you take 10-15 minutes to appreciate the detail and the work that it took to construct this small chapel you will share my deep appreciation of Cappella Colleoni.Notice the green men looking down from the corners.

kashpir_pl

And quite uninteresting interior. But it should definitely be on your Bergamo itenerary. Architectural treasure from 15h century built in marble (I suppose) and sticked to the basilica. Nice rose window over the entrance but I must say the whole facade is beautiful. Advisable to read a bit about Bartolomeo Colleoni, a famous condottiero who was buried there. There's a small stand inside selling books, postcards, magnets etc. Please follow the rules and do not take pictures inside the chapel.

Vicki835

Superb Venetian influenced art and tapestries - make sure you go inside! Free entrance to an ornate, gilt lined, lovely little find for unintentional tourists like we were

grangrimorio

To quote a historicist: "Colleoni himself erected a monument which transcends his personality in an ideal sphere". A Christian mausoleum inspired by paganism.

Martino56

Built to house the tomb of Bartolomeo Colleoni, a Soldier of Fortun who became Captain General of the Armies of the Republic of Venice. In the early 16th Century he was the most powerful man in Europe. He stopped the war between Venice and the Grand Duchy of Milan. Famlihs the see ware between the 2 countries faught on Lake Garda!!

travelsafer

This is a room next to the Basilica where a famous nobleman and commander in chief of Venice decided to be buried. He seized and destroyed part of the sacristy of the church in order to make room for him and his daughter's burial site. No photography allowed inside.

rh24

.. the ornamentation on Cappella Colleoni is so busy that it detracts from other architectural attractions in Piazza Vecchia and Piazza Duomo.Take it in slowly and visit the other structures too. The interior of this chapel is worth the visit too -- the tapestries and artwork are noteworthy.

masaccio

There's not much to see it has to be said. Maybe I've seen too many renaissance rulers parked on a fine horse to be impressed. It's worth popping in since there's plenty to see in the area.

Teteferreira

It is quite small church, you can see it in 5 minutes. It is interesting because the paintings look from different eras. Colleoni was the big man from Bergamo and built this chapel for him. The big Bergamo's church is just next door, so it is easy to find this one.

simplejoys

Part of the whole Piazza experience in Bergamo high town, this is a wonderful example of the sheer ostentation and egotism of Renaissance rulers. It does irritate me that it closes in the middle of the day though.

Nsimonf

If you see nothing else, see this! This chapel was built in the 1470's by Bartolomeo Colleone as his mausoleum. Colleone was a mercenary captain in Venice (who controlled Bergamo), whose equestrian statue by Andrea del Verrocchio, can be seen outside SS Zanipolo in Venice.he outside of the chapel is lavishly decorated with different colored marble in intricate arcades and twisted columns; one can spend a long time looking at the various harmonious patterns. The inside has a frescoed ceiling and contains Collione's intricately carved sarcophagus, surmounted by a gilded equestrian statue; it also contains the more modest tomb of his fifteen year old daughter, Medina.

mccorquinn

Imagine, if you can, a pink-and-white marble chapel, with a ceiling painted by Tiepolo, and adorned with sculptures, high columned walls, creating a far-from-gloomy but a light and joyful resting place for a soldier whose chapel it is. And he is astride a gilded horse above his own tomb. It is located on the Piazza del Duomo and will enrich your experience of the Citta Alta every bit as much as the ornate and Baroque Duomo itself. Don't miss it!