Porta Venezia
Brescia
Visit Porta Venezia
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Lake Garda: QC Termegarda Spa Admission Ticket
Brescia: day trip to Botticino with wine tasting at Noventa
Iseo Lake: rental of kayaks in Pilzone di Iseo
Brescia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local
Polpenazze: Winery Tour with 4 Valtenesi Rosè Wines and Food
Top hotels in Porta Venezia
Hotel Sirmione Terme
Great location - directly located in the old town. Really nice views of the lake with an outdoor terrace. Parking is about a 10 minute walk or you can get a shuttle. Breakfast was very average (not the best).
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026
Grand Hotel Terme Sirmione
Great ambiance and thermal facilities.
Reviewed on Feb 24, 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 Nov 25, 2025
Villa Rosa Hotel
Staff was great !
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
Hotel Porto Azzurro
Hotel Berta
Amazing host! Very hospitable! Room was clean
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
Other neighbourhoods 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 Tempio Capitolino 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 Roman Brescia. 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.
