Brescia Antica
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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.

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.

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.

Teatro Grande
Experience the grandeur of this 18th-century treasure where ballet and theater productions have been hosted within its sumptuous Sala Grande since Napoleonic times.
Things to do

Brescia: day trip to Botticino with wine tasting at Noventa

Brescia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

Half-Day Food and Wine Experience in Franciacorta
Top hotels in Brescia Antica

Centro Paolo VI
Everything was great! Excellent staff, very courteous. I had the pleasure to eat dinner in the on-site restaurant and everything was exceptional. The location is also conveniently close to the old center of town. The only downside, was that the room was a little cold the first night, maybe the heater ...
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Hotel Sirmione Terme
Reasonable experience at Hotel Sirmione Terme. Pros: Spectacular location Delicious breakfast included Spacious rooms by European standards Cons: Somewhat dated Uncomfortable bedding Indifferent, relatively unhelpful, front desk staff and poor communications Overall, great value for money, but it ...
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Hotel Flaminia
Great facilities in the main-particularly waterside bar and rest.Location superb,We stayed for 4 days.Rooms small but comfortable and adequate-lakeview would have been better.Situated in the heart of the old town so location superb
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

Hotel Vittoria
always a pleasure
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Villa Rosa Hotel
Staff was great !
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Hotel Igea
Alles war zufriedenstellend, es hat jedoch ein wenig gerochen :)
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
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 Santa Giulia Museum or Roman Forum.

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.
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