Brescia Antica Travel Guide

Brescia

Ancient columns in a square with buildings around.
A historic building with a green dome and a clock tower.
A historic building with a green dome and a round tower.
A historic square with a fountain, a church with a green dome, and classic European architecture.
Ancient ruins with columns and a stone wall.

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A historic building with a green dome and a round tower.

Piazza del Duomo

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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.
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Things to do

Brescia: day trip to Botticino with wine tasting at Noventa

Brescia: day trip to Botticino with wine tasting at Noventa

฿1,331
per adult
Brescia: day trip to Botticino with wine tasting at Noventa
The Lioness of Italy: A Brescia Self-Guided Walking Tour

The Lioness of Italy: A Brescia Self-Guided Walking Tour

฿334
per adult
The Lioness of Italy: A Brescia Self-Guided Walking Tour
Franciacorta: Winery visit and food tasting

Franciacorta: Winery visit and food tasting

฿1,331
per adult
Franciacorta: Winery visit and food tasting
Brescia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

Brescia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

฿266
per adult
Brescia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local
Visit to the Museum of War Medicine and the Red Cross at Villa Torreggiani

Visit to the Museum of War Medicine and the Red Cross at Villa Torreggiani

฿761
per adult
Visit to the Museum of War Medicine and the Red Cross at Villa Torreggiani
Picture 1 for Activity Half-Day Food and Wine Experience in Franciacorta

Half-Day Food and Wine Experience in Franciacorta

฿7,986
per adult
Half-Day Food and Wine Experience in Franciacorta
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Where to stay in Brescia Antica

Find the best Brescia Antica areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic square with a round building featuring arched windows and a dome.

Centro Storico Sud

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.

A historic square with a prominent clock tower, ornate buildings, and a bustling pedestrian area.

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 Santuario Santa Maria delle Grazie and Piazza della Loggia.

A cityscape at dusk with a prominent skyscraper and a pink sky.
Photo by Cristian Lorini
Open Photo by Cristian Lorini

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.

Chiesanuova

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

A castle surrounded by trees and hills during sunset.
Photo by Cristian Lorini
Open Photo by Cristian Lorini

Porta Venezia

Porta Venezia is well liked for its historical sites. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Brescia area, you might plan a trip to Santa Giulia Museum or Brescia Castle.

Brescia Antica Travel Guide