Clusone

Clusone ( German Klausen) is a town with 8660 inhabitants ( 31 December 2012) in the Italian province of Bergamo, region Lombardia. The town is the capital of Serio Valley.

The nearby towns are Gandino, Oltressenda Alta, Parr, Piario, Ponte Nossa, Rovetta and Villa d' Ogna.

The city is mainly known for two buildings:

  • The late Gothic town hall with one of Pietro Fanzago 1583 -built astronomical clock
  • The monastery church of the flagellants, with the famous Dance of Death 1485

Sons and daughters of the town

  • Kevin Ceccon (* 1993), Italian racing driver
  • Giovanni Legrenzi (1626-1690), composer of the Baroque

Attractions

  • Oratorio dei Disciplini with frescoes
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