San Polo-Cimabue Travel Guide
Brescia
Visit San Polo-Cimabue
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.
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.
Palazzo Martinengo
View a virtual reconstruction of an ancient Roman forum and browse temporary art exhibits in the collections contained within this 17th-century palace.
Roman Forum
Get a glimpse of the ancient city of Roman Brixia, which still exists in fragments such as this towering arcade of crumbling columns from the 1st century.
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 San Polo-Cimabue
Hotel Sirmione Terme
Great location - directly located in the old town. Really nice views of the lake with an outdoor terrace. Parking is about a 10 minute walk or you can get a shuttle. Breakfast was very average (not the best).
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Grand Hotel Terme Sirmione
Great ambiance and thermal facilities.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hotel Flaminia
Stunning location - room with a beatutiful view.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Villa Rosa Hotel
Staff was great !
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Hotel Porto Azzurro
Hotel Berta
Amazing host! Very hospitable! Room was clean
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around San Polo-Cimabue
San Polo-Parco
While there might not be top attractions in San Polo-Parco, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mille Miglia Museum and Santa Giulia Museum.
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 Roman Forum.
Porta Cremona-Volta
Even though there aren't top sights in Porta Cremona-Volta, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Roman Brescia. Jump on the metro at Volta Station to see more of the city.
Buffalora-Bettole
While Buffalora-Bettole isn't home to many top sights, Mille Miglia Museum and Santa Giulia Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Brescia Antica
You'll enjoy the archaeological sites and museums in Brescia Antica. You might want to make time for a stop at Palazzo Martinengo or Roman Forum.
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.
