Bergamo

[ bur-guh-moh ]

/ ˈbɜr gəˌmoʊ /

a Turkish rug characterized by a long pile, floral or geometric patterns, and red-orange hues.

Also Bergama, Ber·ga·mee

[bur-guh-mee] /ˈbɜr gəˌmi/, Ber·ga·mot

[bur-guh-mot, -muh t] /ˈbɜr gəˌmɒt, -mət/.

Origin of Bergamo

after Bergama

Bergamo ²

[ ber-gah-maw ]

/ ˈbɛr gɑ mɔ /

a city in central Lombardy, in N Italy.

He was born near Bergamo, but as an artist he was a Venetian.

A History of Art for Beginners and Students: Painting, Sculpture, Architecture |Clara Erskine Clement
Some frescos from his hand are found at Bergamo, and an oil painting in the Carrara Gallery.

The History of Painting in Italy, Vol. 3 (of 6) |Luigi Antonio Lanzi
Pietro Locatelli was born at Bergamo, and became a pupil of Corelli at a very early age.

Famous Violinists of To-day and Yesterday |Henry C. Lahee
Bergamo (ancient Pergamos) rugs have a long, silky pile, and are almost square.

Rugs: Oriental and Occidental, Antique & Modern |Rosa Belle Holt

He started to join Garibaldi, who was in command of the volunteers at Bergamo, and met a detachment of them at Monza.

The Life of Mazzini |Bolton King

Bergamo

/ (Italian ˈbɛrɡamo) /

a walled city in N Italy, in Lombardy. Pop: 113 143 (2001)