Centro Storico Nord Travel Guide
Brescia
Visit Centro Storico Nord
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.
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.
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.
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 Hidden Legends: Self-Guided Puzzle Quest
Brescia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local
Brescia: Historic City Center & UNESCO Sites Walking Tour
Brescia: day trip to Botticino with wine tasting at Noventa
CSTRents - Brescia Segway PT Authorized Tour
Half-Day Food and Wine Experience in Franciacorta
Top hotels in Centro Storico Nord
Centro Paolo VI
"Very clean, very quiet and good walking distance to some restaurants. Pillows were good."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Grand Hotel Fasano
"Service was fantastic. Rooms were wonderful. Beautiful views. I would most certainly go back!!!"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Hotel Acquaviva del Garda
"Had a lovely break here with my daughters. Staff and amenities were very good."
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Novotel Brescia 2
"Absolutely wonderful stay here, smooth and simple check in, friendly and helpful staff, clean, tidy and spacious room with all you could need and a wonderful breakfast selection in the morning"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Blu Hotel Brixia
"I didnt like that their policy is anyone over the age of 1 pays like an adult, my son is 3 and sleeps with us and shares food with us. So thats $15 extra per night. Other than that its a clean and modern hotel and the restaurant has good food"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Hotel Riviera
"Excellent service from the staff. Perfect location. We had one of the renovated rooms with a balcony and lake views and it was wonderful and worth any extra cost. Bathroom is simple but does the job, an upgraded shower would’ve been the cherry on top. Breakfast buffet was lovely, plenty of choice. ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
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 Palazzo Martinengo or Roman Forum.
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.
Primo Maggio
While Primo Maggio isn't home to many top sights, Freccia Rossa and Santuario Santa Maria delle Grazie are some notable places to visit nearby.
Fiumicello
Though Fiumicello may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Santuario Santa Maria delle Grazie and Piazza della Loggia.
