Brescia Antica
Brescia
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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.
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.
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.
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
La Collegiata S. Nazaro e Celso ed il Capolavoro di Tiziano
Brescia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local
Brescia a Tavola: Storia di Osterie, Trani e Trattorie
Brescia Hidden Legends: Self-Guided Puzzle Quest
Half-Day Food and Wine Experience in Franciacorta
Top hotels in Brescia Antica
Centro Paolo VI
Clean room and friendly staff. Breakfast was excellent! Large selection of savory and sweet with an abundance of food for every appetite and dietary restriction. Only lament (and this is on me for not reading amenities clearly) was the lack of access to an iron onsite. Otherwise excellent! Rooms ...
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
Hotel Sirmione Terme
Nicely positioned hotel on the lake and for the ferry stop. Rooms a little small but the balcony was nice with a view of the lake. Staff in the restaurant were helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on May 2, 2026
Hotel Flaminia
Loved our stay. Perfect location, friendly staff, yummy breakfast, comfy bed. Thanks to all for making our stay so enjoyable
Reviewed on May 2, 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
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
Grand Hotel Fasano
Best of best
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025
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
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 Santa Giulia Museum or Roman Forum.
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 Piazza del Duomo. Jump on the metro at Volta Station to see more of the city.
