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Things to do in Brescia Italy – what to see attractions and activities

Welcome to Brescia Italy. If you’are planning to visit Brescia for your next trip and you are looking for the best places to visit, here you’ll find tips and suggestions of most popular point of interest and activities not to be missed in Brescia and surrounding. Travelers will appreciate this italian town with his rich historical and artistic heritage, local culture and environment. Discover the monuments, buildings, natural treasures and all the details that characterize Brescia and its territory.  Share and suggest a place you've visited.

Brescia, city between three lakes, rich in history and art

Lombardy, Alto Garda Bresciano
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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Museums

Musei Civici: Museo Romano

The Roman Museum, located in the ancient Capitolium, was opened in 1998. Located in an area of great archaeological importance, the structure presents a vast teaching material for the history of the area. You can admire and study closely the typical Roman dwelling in addition to the noble residences of the Middle Ages, the ancient temple (I century AD) and many other structures of ancient origins. Currently, the Museum is closed for reasons related to a renovation.

Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Brescia o Rocca del Cidneo

The Castle of Brescia dominates the Cidneo hill, from which it also takes the double denomination. The Cidneo is a block of classical rock. The castle is surrounded by numerous trees and defensive walls. The heart of the castle is the Keep built by the Visconti of Milan in the first half of the '300. The building has a rectangular base with crenellated walls. Today the castle, is one of the most beautiful and visited monuments in the city, is home to the civic Museum of Weapons “Luigi Marzoli”.

Castles, palaces and mansions

Loggia

The Palazzo della Loggia, or more simply the Loggia, is a Renaissance palace located in the homonymous square, now the seat of the municipal council of Brescia. The white marble facade vertically consists of two distinct architectural sections. In the lower section, there are a series of columns and pillars. At the top is the lead hull, shaped like a hull, replacing the original ceiling, a small lead dome and a wooden ceiling, which contained three paintings by the Titian, burned in a fire from 1575.

Parks and nature reserves

Giardino Botanico Trebbo Trebbi

The Garden was named after its founder, the famous Trebbo Trebbi. The agronomist, from his great passion for nature, had the garden built right in his home. Being a good researcher, he enriched this green space with numerous specimens (about 1200) of different species. Over the years, the space was expanded to get to take on current appearances, which present a great teaching material and also aesthetic. The garden is open for all interested parties.

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CASA OLGA - >Padenghe sul Garda
Padenghe sul Garda (22 Km) - Piazza Caduti 6
Albergo Orologio - >Brescia
Brescia - Via C. Beccaria, 17
VILLA FENAROLI PALACE HOTEL - >Rezzato
Rezzato (7 Km) - Via Mazzini 14
VILLA GRADONI - >Monticelli Brusati
Monticelli Brusati (13 Km) - Fraz. Villa
Camignone - >Passirano
Passirano (13 Km) - Via Generale Armando Diaz, 5
LE QUATTRO TERRE - >Corte Franca
Corte Franca (18 Km) - Via Risorgimento 11
Al Vecchio Palazzo - >Casto
Casto (18 Km) - Piazza Angelo Passerini, 5
COME UNA VOLTA - >Monte Isola
Monte Isola (19 Km) - Localita' Peschiera Maraglio 117
VILLA KINZICA - >Sale Marasino
Sale Marasino (20 Km) - Via Provinciale 1
Locanda del Lago Rosmunda - >Iseo
Iseo (21 Km) - B.Guatta N.1- Loc. Clusane
VIP'S MOTEL - >Lonato
Lonato (21 Km) - Via Rassica, 9/B
QUINTA QUADRA - >Chiari
Chiari (22 Km) - Via Carmagnola 31
Orzihotel (Motel) Dipendenza - >Orzivecchi
Orzivecchi (23 Km) - Via Del Commercio, 20
Hotel Bellerive - >Salo'
Salo' (24 Km) - Via Pietro Da Salò, 11
Asino Che Vola - >Provaglio Val Sabbia
Provaglio Val Sabbia (24 Km) - Via Belvedere, 54
Bed & Breakfast Asinochevola. A Provaglio Val Sabbia (BS), at 800m above sea level, in the land of the two lakes, between the lakes of Garda & Idro. In nature, in a place close to heaven clean and bright. Home nestled in the green new construction, the place chosen with care, well exposed. Beautiful panorama. Two rooms used a B & B both bright (see photo album) with private bathroom and balcony.
VILLA PARADISO SUITE - >Moniga del Garda
Moniga del Garda (25 Km) - Via Del Magone 15
Residence Boschetti - >Manerba del Garda
Manerba del Garda (26 Km) - Via Boschetti 27/A
Hotel San Filis - >San Felice del Benaco
San Felice del Benaco (26 Km) - Via Marconi, 5
Lido International - >Desenzano del Garda
Desenzano del Garda (26 Km) - Via T. Dal Molin, 63
The Queen Tower - >Desenzano del Garda
Desenzano del Garda (26 Km) - Via Castello, 64
GRAND HOTEL GARDONE - >Gardone Riviera
Gardone Riviera (27 Km) - Ccorso Zanardelli 84
HOTEL VILLA CAPRI - >Gardone Riviera
Gardone Riviera (28 Km) - Via Zanardelli 172

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