Birthplace of Gaetano Donizetti

Located in the ancient Borgo di Canale district, it was built in the seventeenth century on top of fifteenth century structures: here, in the basement, is where the famous composer was born and spent his childhood, widely recognised as one of the major proponents of nineteenth century Italian opera. The house, purchased by the city of Bergamo in 1925, has been a national monument since 1926.
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