Centro Storico Nord Travel Guide
Brescia
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Brescia: day trip to Botticino with wine tasting at Noventa
Brescia Hidden Legends: Self-Guided Puzzle Quest
The Lioness of Italy: A Brescia Self-Guided Walking Tour
Brescia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local
Half-Day Food and Wine Experience in Franciacorta
Top hotels in Centro Storico Nord
Novotel Brescia 2
Room was spotless, modern and super quiet. Bed was really comfortable and decent pillows ( unlike the pancakes you get elsewhere) shower was powerful and nice and hot water - all round the hotel was clean and stylish
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Brescia
Staff amazing , room had few things to fix such as the shower.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Hotel Igea
Reception staff were very welcoming, warm, and helpful with suggestions and directions. The room was comfortable but could be updated. Breakfast was good and very reasonably priced. Great location close to bus and train station, walkable to major sites.
Reviewed on 30 May 2025
Hotel Acquaviva del Garda
Nice hotel great location
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025
Villa Rosa Hotel
One of the most welcoming hotels I go to around the world. Staff are always very welcoming and personal. See you next year
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Centro Paolo VI
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Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Centro Storico Nord
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.
Porta Milano
Travellers enjoy Porta Milano for its restaurants and shopping. Consider checking out Freccia Rossa while you're in the area.
Brescia Antica
You'll enjoy the archaeological sites and museums in Brescia Antica. You might want to make time for a stop at Roman Forum or Santa Giulia Museum.
Crocifissa di Rosa
You'll appreciate the historical sites during your time in Crocifissa di Rosa and you might want to plan a stop by Brescia Castle and Santa Giulia Museum while you're in the area.
Sant'Eustacchio
Travellers like the parks in Sant'Eustacchio, and Rock Engravings National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Borgo Trento
Even though there aren't top sights in Borgo Trento, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Brescia Castle. Jump on the metro at Marconi Station to see more of the city.
