Porta Venezia Travel Guide
Brescia
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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.
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.
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
Museo Diocesano di Brescia: Entrance ticket
Brescia Hidden Legends: Self-Guided Puzzle Quest
Brescia: Historic City Center & UNESCO Sites Walking Tour
Brescia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local
Iseo Lake: rental of kayaks in Pilzone di Iseo
Brescia: day trip to Botticino with wine tasting at Noventa
Top hotels in Porta Venezia
Hotel Sirmione Terme
Beautiful property and location
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Hotel Flaminia
Absolutely loved my stay, breakfast had so much choice. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Big shout out to Ciara in reception she was a superstar nothing too much trouble. Will definitely be coming back in the future
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hotel Porto Azzurro
Very comfortable hotel. Nice located close to lake and shuttle bus stop, with self parking. Room was clean and saw how cleaning service was working in other rooms. Thye place great emphasis on cleanliness. Tasty breakfast, everyone will find some for him. 10/10 highly recommended!
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Grand Hotel Terme Sirmione
Fantastic hotel and staff were amazing. Location is unmatched with perfect views of the lake. Truly memorable holiday.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Villa Rosa Hotel
The staff are phenomenal. But the hotel is next to a building site and they start early, not the hotel’s fault, but had I known before I booked I wouldn’t have booked. They moved us to a quieter room, but had the hotel been full it would have been tough, could not have asked for better service, the ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Grand Hotel Fasano
Best of best
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Porta Venezia
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.
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.
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.
San Polo-Cimabue
While San Polo-Cimabue isn't home to many top sights, Mille Miglia Museum and Santa Giulia Museum 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.
