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
Brescia Proibita: alla scoperta della storia osè della città
Top hotels in Centro Storico Nord
Grand Hotel Fasano
"Everything was good"
Reviewed on 19 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
Centro Paolo VI
"The location was great walkable to the center and close to many restaurants and bars looked like very safe area. Massimo was extremely helpful up grade our room and tried to find us a driver basically answering every question. As far as I am concerned the room can be upgraded by a black out window ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Hotel Riviera
"Great place to stay Room was good and we got an extra pillow each 👍 Staff were so friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very good Location is perfect short walk to the centre."
Reviewed on 12 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
AC Hotel Brescia by Marriott
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.
Sant'Eustacchio
Travellers like the parks in Sant'Eustacchio, and Rock Engravings National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
