What to do in Brescia

Activities, attractions and tours

Santa Giulia Museum
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Piazza della Loggia
Santa Giulia Museum

Brescia Attractions

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Activities and Tours

Brescia is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Brescia to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Brescia Attractions

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Top places to visit

1. Mille Miglia Museum

Set inside a converted medieval monastery, the Mille Miglia Museum is dedicated to telling the story of the legendary Mille Miglia road race. Follow the self-guided trail through the museum’s exhibits while learning about the evolution of the race itself, the route, the participants and, of course, the classic cars that took part in the storied sporting event.
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Mille Miglia Museum

2. Brescia Castle

Sitting high on a hill dominating the historic center of the city, Brescia Castle is impossible to miss. Stroll through the grounds admiring views down over the town and visit the two compelling museums that are set within the castle complex.
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Brescia Castle

3. Piazza della Loggia

Discover the architectural beauty of Piazza della Loggia, a central square in Brescia’s historic heart that provided the unlikely backdrop to an act of terrible violence. Renaissance and classical-style architecture adorn the square’s streetscape, making it a fascinating place to spend some time reflecting on the city’s history.
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Piazza della Loggia

4. Piazza del Duomo

Piazza Paolo VI has been an important meeting place in Brescia since the Middle Ages, both in religious and civic contexts. Formerly named Piazza de Duomo for the two cathedrals that flank its eastern side, the square has been a long-held symbol of the city’s religious tradition. Learn about Brescia’s civic history when you explore the oldest municipal building in the city, which now houses the offices of the council and province.
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Trace eight centuries of Brescia’s history in this central square, where medieval, Baroque and modern architecture chronicles the different faces of the city.

5. Roman Forum

The Roman Forum is part of a complex regarded to be among Northern Italy’s most important collections of Roman ruins. Wander around the fascinating archaeological complex and learn about the remaining monuments of Roman Brixia, which has witnessed nearly two millennia of history and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Imagine how the Roman Forum would have appeared during its heyday, when it was the focus of an ancient city.
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Roman Forum

6. Santa Giulia Museum

The Brescia City Museum Santa Giulia is a fascinating local history museum within the labyrinthine complex of a former Benedictine convent. Go on a journey through time and uncover prehistoric relics, Roman and Longobard artifacts and medieval treasures in the convent, which dates back to the 8th century. See the religious riches and architectural masterworks that gave the monastery UNESCO World Cultural Heritage status.
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Santa Giulia Museum

7. Duomo Vecchio

Duomo Vecchio, meaning “old cathedral,” is a religious monument that is rich in history. Visit the church to discover several interesting historic features, including parts of an ancient mosaic that is thought to have once been part of a Roman thermal bath complex.
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Duomo Vecchio

8. Duomo Nuovo

With its elaborately ornamented, statue-topped façade and imposing dome, Brescia’s Duomo Nuovo is hard to miss. Visit the huge Catholic church to survey the many architectural influences and to see several notable works of art displayed within.
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Duomo Nuovo

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Discover the most popular places to visit in Brescia

Mille Miglia Museum

Mille Miglia Museum

Housed inside a monastic complex on the outskirts of Brescia, this automobile-themed museum chronicles the story of the historic Mille Miglia road race.

Mille Miglia Museum
Brescia Castle

Brescia Castle

Explore this huge, hilltop castle complex to see a 14th-century keep now housing an arms museum as well as a granary that hosts a museum devoted to Italian unification.

Brescia Castle
Piazza della Loggia

Piazza della Loggia

Two starkly different themes have earned this beautiful old square its fame: superb Venetian architecture and a horrific terrorist attack in the 1970s.

Piazza della Loggia
Piazza del Duomo

Piazza del Duomo

Trace eight centuries of Brescia’s history in this central square, where medieval, Baroque and modern architecture chronicles the different faces of the city.

Piazza del Duomo
Roman Forum

Roman Forum

Get a glimpse of the ancient city of Roman Brixia, which still exists in fragments such as this towering arcade of crumbling columns from the 1st century.

Roman Forum
Santa Giulia Museum

Santa Giulia Museum

Trace a timeline of Brescia’s rich heritage from prehistoric times to the 19th century at this museum and former convent complex.

Santa Giulia Museum
Duomo Vecchio

Duomo Vecchio

See remnants of old Roman mosaics in this circular 11th-century Romanesque basilica, which stands on the site of an even older church.

Duomo Vecchio
Duomo Nuovo

Duomo Nuovo

Admire the diverse architectural styles evident in Brescia’s large and impressive domed cathedral, which took more than two centuries to complete.

Duomo Nuovo
Madonna delle Grazie

Santuario Santa Maria delle Grazie

Marvel at rich Baroque decoration, precious artworks by the likes of Moretto and Grazio Cossali, and a pretty cloister in this 16th-century religious complex.

Santuario Santa Maria delle Grazie

Explore areas of Brescia

Roman Forum

Brescia Antica

5/5(1 area review)

You'll enjoy the archaeological sites and museums in Brescia Antica. You might want to make time for a stop at Santa Giulia Museum or Piazza del Duomo.

Brescia Antica
Piazza della Loggia

Centro Storico Nord

Check out the museums during your time in Centro Storico Nord. Hop around the Brescia area on the metro at San Faustino Station to see top sights like Piazza della Loggia and Santuario Santa Maria delle Grazie.

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Centro Storico Sud

4/5(1 area review)

Restaurants and shopping are some noteworthy features of Centro Storico Sud. Make a stop by Freccia Rossa while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Vittoria Station to get around town.

Centro Storico Sud
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Mompiano

Visitors to Mompiano enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Stadio Mario Rigamonti is worth a stop.

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Chiesanuova

Travelers like the restaurants in Chiesanuova, and Brixia Expo is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Chiesanuova
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Lamarmora

While you're strolling through Lamarmora, you may want to check out the restaurants and gardens. If you want to see more of the area, hop on the metro at Lamarmora Station or Bresciadue Station.

Lamarmora

 

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