Villaggio Badia 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.
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 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
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 Villaggio Badia
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
QC Grand Hotel Villa Arzaga Garda Spa & Golf
Incredible SPA - absolutely loved it! When I went it was a little busier than I expected but overall a fantastic experience. Nice spacious room and lovely staff.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Splendido Bay Luxury Spa Resort
Nice food and location
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Garda Hotel
Great place
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
Novotel Brescia 2
Hotel Palazzo Del Garda & Spa
The room was clean, though a bit on the smaller side. The bed was comfortable, and the bathroom was adequate. The location is convenient—close to the ferry for exploring around Lake Garda. Breakfast was very good, and the staff was helpful and accommodating. The only downside was that the air conditioning ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Villaggio Badia
Fiumicello
Though Fiumicello may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Santuario Santa Maria delle Grazie and Piazza della Loggia.
Chiesanuova
Travellers like the restaurants in Chiesanuova, and Brixia Expo is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Porta Milano
Travellers enjoy Porta Milano for its restaurants and shopping. Consider checking out Freccia Rossa 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.
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.
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.
