Porta Milano Travel Guide
Brescia
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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
Milan: Lake Iseo & Franciacorta Winery. Scenic & Wine Tasting tour
CSTRents - Brescia Segway PT Authorized Tour
Half-Day Food and Wine Experience in Franciacorta
Top hotels in Porta Milano
AC Hotel Brescia by Marriott
Rooms modern and clean, bed and pillows very comfortable. Breakfast was very good with lots of choice and staff were very efficient in keeping food topped up and cleaning tables. Parking is in public spot right next to hotel so remove valuables from car.
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025
Hotel Acquaviva del Garda
Nice hotel great location
Reviewed on 7 Aug 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
DoubleTree by Hilton Brescia
Town center wss a short drive away. Brescia has a subway system, entrance near hotel, which makes it easy to get around.
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025
Villa Luisa Resort & Luxury Apartments
Ottimo resort. Personale gentilissimo, accogliente e professionale. Bella vista panoramica. Ottimo ristorante e ottima colazione. Camera confortevole con bellissima vista. Bagno ampio e comodo.
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025
Grand Hotel Fasano
The spa is the best experience
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Porta Milano
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 Piazza della Loggia and Santuario Santa Maria delle Grazie.
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.
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.
Sant'Eustacchio
Travellers like the parks in Sant'Eustacchio, and Rock Engravings National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Don Bosco
While Don Bosco may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Teatro Grande and Freccia Rossa.
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.
Porta Milano Travel Guide
- Camonica Valley
- South Garda Karting
- Il Leone Shopping Center
- Mille Miglia Museum
- Franciacorta Outlet Village
- Giardino Botanico Fondazione Andre Heller
- Montecampione Ski Area
- Porto di Dusano
- Gym Garda Fitness & Pilates
- Porsche Experience Center Franciacorta
- Torbiere del Sebino Nature Reserve
- Paratico-Sarnico Station
