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Lombardy, Alto Garda Bresciano
Located on a landscaped territory sought after for its great diversity, the ancient capital of the Lombard kingdom is a city rich in history and art, as evidenced by its beautiful museums.
At the intersection between three alpine lakes and surrounded by
Monte Maddalena and Val Trompia, Brescia boasts a particularly attractive and diverse territory: the < ; b>Lake Garda, with its clear waters and sunny beaches; romantic Lake Iseo that offers a changing and fascinating landscape; as for Lake Idro, it is the favorite destination for sportsmen in how much is equipped for all types of physical activity, from horse riding to sailing.
Rich in history and art, Brescia knows how to welcome tourists and to offer him numerous opportunities for recreation, from shopping to visiting museums. Particularly interesting is the
museum of Santa Giulia, renovated in 1999, located in the ancient monastery of Santa Giulia, built in 753 AD thanks to the numerous extensions and reconstructions that followed in the centuries today you can still admire this complex articulated around three cloisters. The museum exhibits the famous
“Cross of Desiderio” that returns all the charm of the Lombard civilization of which Brescia was one of the historical capitals. Not to be missed are the beautiful temporary exhibitions presented by the museum.
written by Christopher Rivett - Last update: 06/09/2021
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