Brescia Antica Travel Guide
Brescia
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Duomo Vecchio
See remnants of old Roman mosaics in this circular 11th-century Romanesque basilica, which stands on the site of an even older church.
Duomo Nuovo
Admire the diverse architectural styles evident in Brescia’s large and impressive domed cathedral, which took more than two centuries to complete.
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 Brescia Antica
Centro Paolo VI
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Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
B&B Hotel Brescia
We loved the staff at the front desk and especially the lead lady in the breakfast room. The room was clean, updated, and the bed was very comfortable. The location was a short walk to the duomo and central piazza.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Hotel Sirmione Terme
Excellent location right by Lake Garda. The only negative was that our room was located by the street side so it was extremely loud even closing the windows.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Grand Hotel Terme Sirmione
Breakfast is very good with a lot of choices. Great location. But the room is very small.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Hotel Igea
Reception staff were very welcoming, warm, and helpful with suggestions and directions. The room was comfortable but could be updated. Breakfast was good and very reasonably priced. Great location close to bus and train station, walkable to major sites.
Reviewed on 30 May 2025
Hotel Porto Azzurro
Andreas was exceptionally helpful and friendly. He was very welcoming and was able to answer any queries we had.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Brescia Antica
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.
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.
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 Venezia
Porta Venezia is well liked for its historical sites. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Brescia area, you might plan a trip to Roman Forum or Brescia Castle.
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.
