Brescia Antica
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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.
Brescia Antica Hotel Deals
B&B Hotel Brescia
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Hotel Sirmione Terme
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Hotel Flaminia
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Hotel Palazzo Del Garda & Spa
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Hotel Serenella
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Resort Lake Garda
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Other neighborhoods 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
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 Venezia
Porta Venezia is well-liked for its historic 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
Travelers 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.