Centro Storico Nord 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.
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.
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 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.
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 Centro Storico Nord
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
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
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 Rosa Hotel
One of the most welcoming hotels I go to around the world. Staff are always very welcoming and personal. See you next year
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
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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 Roman Forum or Santa Giulia Museum.
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.
Borgo Trento
Even though there aren't top sights in Borgo Trento, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Brescia Castle. Jump on the metro at Marconi Station to see more of the city.
