When going to Bergamo in Italy’s Lombardy region, we have to face local customs that are sometimes foreign to Poles. One Italian custom that arouses a lot of interest is the siesta. Many tourists wonder if there is a siesta in Bergamo. Is there siesta in Bergamo in Lombardy? When is siesta in Bergamo? Let’s find out!
Siesta is a traditional mid-day rest period cultivated in some Mediterranean countries including, of course, Italy. Is there a siesta in Italian Lombardy and Bergamo?
Yes. When going to Bergamo, we have to reckon with the fact that some commercial establishments, service points or even cafés, bars or restaurants will be closed. Siesta does not have rigid hours set by the city so it may be in force at different times in different places. However, it can be assumed that it is in force between 13:00 and lasts until a maximum of 17:00.
Where is there no siesta? There will be no siesta in good hotels, shopping malls, chain shops or restaurants such as McDonald’s, but local shops and even some Michelin Guide recommended restaurants close for siesta!
Bottom line: is there a siesta in Bergamo? Yes, in both Bergamo and Lombardy we can encounter shopping and service outlets that close for the siesta period.
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