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

In a predominant position, in the south of Lake Iseo, the castle was built; in a period between the thirteenth and fourteenth century.It was the strategic point for the Republic of Venice

The Oldofredi Castle was built in 1009. It was often the subject of dispute during the war between Guelphs and Ghibellines. After a profound restoration, carried out in the 19th century, the castle was completed modified losing its original appearance. Only the two corner towers are left of the ancient castle. Today, it houses the headquarters of the Municipal Library.

Historic house dating back to 1500 with botanical garden.

Fifteenth-century forge, characterized by a working water wheel that still moves the mallet and allows you to attend demonstrations of iron working.

From the private collection of the engraver and antiquarian Pietro Malossi. It presents a wide and varied private collection of cultural heritage, from weapons to furniture, from prints to paintings.

It is located on the homonymous hill from which you can enjoy the panoramic and suggestive view of the entire Po Valley. The original church with the fortified enclosure dates back to the 11th century. Enlarged in the fifteenth century. it preserves frescoes of the time.

It rises on the hill of Cerezzata and dates back to the 16th century. The interior walls are decorated with precious frescoes dating back to the early sixteenth century. The statue of the “Peasant Madonna” is considered “the image of the oldest Mother of God in Brescia”

It is located in a valley, reachable with a 20-minute walk, where the encounter between man and landscape seems to have just occurred. It has more than 80 species from all over the world, and can be visited freely all year round.

The Fortress of Martinengo or Castello stands on a rocky spur in Bergamo. It was built around the 14th century and from the fifteenth century it became the property of the Martinengo family, from which it also took its name. Its function was to spot possible attacks and to welcome the population. Today the castle is surrounded by greenery and you arrive along a stone road. It is currently in excellent condition.

The Martinengo Tower is part of the remains of the homonymous Castle. The building was built by the Oldofredi family and then moved on to the Martinengo, from which it also took its name. The Tower was last renovated in the fifteenth century. It has a square-based structure built of local stone.

A majestic park, full of games for children, centuries-old plants and many occasions for your free time. In summer, numerous initiatives are also organizedFor more information: www.villaglisenti.it

The Museum houses a large collection of objects and documents of great scientific importance throughout the area. It is an educational and research center that deals with promoting the natural values of the Brescia area. The elements are well organized in different rooms: natural, archaeological, mineral and mountain environments; there is a rich library and garden. Admission is free.

The most important theme museum, not only in Italy, but throughout Europe. In the whole we find photographs by famous authors, ancient cameras, rooms. We can see more than 8,000 volumes dedicated to photography and cinematography. Every year the Museum organizes photographic competitions.

The Pallata was built in stone in the middle of 1200. The name probably comes from a palisade erected as a defense. It is 31.10 meters high up to the battlements, its plan is square and the grandiose masonry comes with thin loops. In 1596, a fountain designed by Antonio Carra was added at the foot of the Pallata, who also sculpted the statues depicting Brescia armata and its main rivers.

The Museum brings together the documents and objects from the period between 1789 (French revolution) and 1870 (taking of Rome). The Museum had several locations, since 1959 it has been headquartered at the great Mile in Castello which was also inaugurated in October 2005. The museum contains a number of documents that testify to the period of the French Revolution given its importance for Brescia.

The museum was opened in 1988 and presents one of the most important collections of weapons, both in the regional and European sectors. He owns more than 500 pieces of armor of fifteenth-century origins and beyond: flies, halberds, firearms, and numerous other types of military objects. It is the place for those interested in the war world.

The Museum was opened in 1978 by Luigi Mostabilini, Catholic bishop. Inside it houses a large collection of sacred works of art coming from the Brescia territory, well organized into sections: the gallery, the goldsmiths, the illuminated codes and the liturgical fabric. The Museum is managed by the Diocese of Brescia and is available to all interested parties.

The Museum was founded in 1990 by Ken Damy, a well-known photographer who, thanks to the experience gained in the most prestigious photo galleries, chose to promote the art of photography for himself, transforming the gallery in cultural association. Inside, the international art scene covers over 500 square meters over 8 exhibition halls. The museum hosts approximately 40 exhibitions per year by international artists.

Palazzo Martinengo Villagna is located in the city of Brescia and was built in the '600 with framed windows and a courtyard. In 1907 the building was purchased by the Bank of San Paolo and the interior of the building was modified by the architect Egidio Dabbeni.

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.

The more homogeneous architectural complex of the city and example of Renaissance "closed square";the main building is the Palazzo della Loggia, now Town Hall.

La Torre del Pegol is located in Palazzo Broletto in Brescia. The date of construction is unknown, but some 12th-century manuscripts show the tower's resistance to an earthquake. The building, built of stone, has a height of about 54 meters and consists of four clearly visible levels. After the various renovations, since 2007 the tower is open to the public again.

The main church in town in Mannerist and Baroque style, built between the seventeenth and early nineteenth century,it is rich in artistic works. Its dome is the third largest in size in Italy.

Built in neoclassical style and adorned with numerous statues and paintings by Michelangelo's descendants, it contains the important altarpiece by Titian.

It has a Romanesque circular shape and it was built in the eleventh century.It has undergone several additions over the centuries,such as the chancel with two side chapels.

In the city of Brescia in addition to other libraries, the most important is the Queriniana library, which was built in 1746 and takes its name from Bishop Angelo Maria Querini. This library has three sections: a historical section dedicated to the Risorgimento, an artistic section and one of local studies. Now there are more than 500,000 works in this library. There is also a media library, since 2001.

Built in 1664, it replaced the existing public theater. The Academy of Theater brought together the nobility of the area through equestrian activities, fencing and the exercise of the elements of the art of aesthetics, preferred by the city noble class of the time. The theater offers the city a variety of artistic events that attract a chosen audience with the aim of amazing and exciting.