Don Bosco Travel Guide
Brescia
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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: day trip to Botticino with wine tasting at Noventa
CSTRents - Brescia Segway PT Authorized Tour
Half-Day Food and Wine Experience in Franciacorta
Private Brescia’s Historic Heart Family Exploration Tour
Top hotels in Don Bosco
Hotel Master
Room was clean and the staff were very courteous.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
QC Grand Hotel Villa Arzaga Garda Spa & Golf
clean room, staff very responsive
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Hotel Igea
Alles war zufriedenstellend, es hat jedoch ein wenig gerochen :)
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Hotel Vittoria
Yes. Yes. We found everyone in this hotel go beyond regular service. It felt like our sanctuary. We loved it!
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
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
Hotel Palazzo Del Garda & Spa
Easy walking distance to town, hotel clean and facilities good. Great breakfast in pleasant dinning room.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Don Bosco
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
