Porta Venezia
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.
Porta Venezia Hotel Deals
Hotel Sirmione Terme
We loved the whole vibe of Hotel Sirmione Terme. It was in an excellent spot, just inside the castle area but not in the middle of the really busy streets. The staff were excellent, apart from one elderly waiter on the special music night who was very rude, brought us the wrong water ( sparkling ...
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026
Hotel Flaminia
Hotel has on its website they have air conditioning however it’s misleading since it’s only seasonal. Room was very hot and they don’t encourage you to open the windows because of insects flying in.
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026
Hotel Porto Azzurro
Fantastic breakfast, great variety and quality. Very quiet to sleep, excellence rest. They give bicycles to reach town centre, which is an excellent idea. I will definitely return for longer!
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026
Novotel Brescia 2
Wonderful stay. Clean, comfortable room, nice bedding, wonderful staff. The only thing I would have is a proper fridge in the room. There is one but it is set up for the mini bar. The air conditioning was not working while I was there in April. It was rather hot in my room but I could open the window. ...
Reviewed on Apr 14, 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 Apr 6, 2026
B&B Villa Giulia
Struttura in posizione ottimale e arredata con gusto.
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
Other neighborhoods 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
Crocifissa di Rosa is well-liked for its historic sites, and you can visit sights like Brescia Castle and Santa Giulia Museum if you have time to explore 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 Piazza del Duomo. 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.
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.
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.
