2024 Brescia Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in November)

a day trip to Brescia from Milan

#100WaysOfTravel **Day Trip to Brescia with Friends from Milan** Our day trip from Milan to Brescia with friends was the perfect mix of sightseeing, relaxing, and enjoying good food. We took a morning train from Milan (about an hour ride), and it felt like the ideal way to explore a new city without needing to stay overnight. ### Morning * **First Stop: Piazza della Loggia** Arriving in Brescia, we strolled over to **Piazza della Loggia**. This square had a charming vibe with its Renaissance architecture and open cafes. We grabbed coffee at a nearby café, soaking in the peaceful atmosphere and admiring the famous Clock Tower with its old-world charm. * **Exploring the Cathedrals** After the square, we headed to **Piazza Paolo VI** to see the **Duomo Vecchio** and **Duomo Nuovo**. The contrast between the old, round Romanesque Duomo Vecchio and the Baroque-style Duomo Nuovo was impressive. Walking through these unique cathedrals felt like stepping back in time. ### Afternoon * **Roman Ruins of the Capitolium** One of the trip highlights was visiting the **Capitolium** and the nearby **Roman Theatre**. The ancient ruins added a touch of history, and we spent some time wandering around, taking photos, and learning about Brescia’s rich past. * **Lunch and Italian Fare** For lunch, we found a cozy trattoria with a delicious spread of pasta and local wines. We all agreed the food was top-notch – simple, fresh, and flavorful. ### Afternoon Walk and Castello di Brescia * **Castello di Brescia** In the afternoon, we hiked up to the **Castello di Brescia**. The views over the city and surrounding mountains were stunning, and it was a great spot to relax and take more photos. The castle itself was impressive, with medieval architecture and a beautiful garden. * **Wrapping Up the Day** We ended the trip with a gelato in one of the local gelaterias, soaking in the last bit of Brescia’s relaxed charm. Catching the train back to Milan, we all agreed that Brescia is a hidden gem with just the right balance of history, beauty, and a laid-back vibe – the perfect day escape from Milan!

One-day trip around Brescia, Italy

Monte Isola is a small island in Brescia, Italy🇮🇹. First, take the ferry⛴️ to the island, with a ticket price of 7 euros per person for a round trip. It takes about 2 hours to walk around the entire island, which boasts beautiful scenery. You can also cycle around. The island is very peaceful, highly recommended! Brescia, Province of Brescia

Brescia, Italy

Roman Archeological Sites in North Italy

I admit that I didn’t know much about Brescia back in the early 2000s, other than the fact that Roberto Baggio was playing there towards the end of his career. Now that I have started exploring Italy in-depth, I start to appreciate the country and the football knowledge that I had when I was young more and more. Located in Lombardy, Brescia has one of the largest Roman archeological sites in Northern part of Italy. Even if you don’t feel like staying here for too many days, the fact that it is located between Bergamo and Verona makes it a good pit-stop when you are crossing states and traveling from Lombardy to Veneto. #bucketlistreboot #italy

Brescia : an overlooked city in Lombardy

Brescia city is never included in the itinerary of foreign tourist when visiting Italy , shadowed by the nearby milan and Verona city . but that’s too bad cause Brescia is an hidden jewel ! lots of interesting museums , ruins , architecture , amazing and cozy restaurants and lots of places where to do some good shopping. i definitely recommend a visit of 1,2 days ! conveniently located near milan , Verona , and just a short train ride to the famous Garda lake

Brescia 🔶 Mille Miglia, Italy

#外游 Italy's most prestigious antique car parade/road rally, the Mille Miglia, is held every year around mid-May. Start in Brescia in the north, then go south, around Rome, and back to Brescia. The event lasted for several days and passed through many cities. It also attracted many friends who like antique cars to enjoy them along the way... That day, the whole city was filled with the sound of engines from antique cars and the cheers of the crowd, creating a very unique urban movement. The terminal station was outside the castle on the hill of Brescia. On the last day, there were two rows of antique cars parked here, which was really eye-opening for the onlookers. #ItalyTravel #EuropeanTravel #OverseasTravel

Brescia, Italy 🔶 Duomo Nuovo

#外游 On Piazza Paolo VI, Brescia's main square, there are two very important churches. One of the newer ones is the new cathedral, the Duomo Nuovo (formally called Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta). Construction of this church began in 1604 and took more than a hundred years to finally be completed in 1825. The reason was that the plague broke out around 1630 and construction was stopped. The interior is in the shape of a Greek cross, very grand and solemn. The church's dome is 80 meters high, making it the tallest dome in Italy. 📍 Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta (Brescia) Piazza Paolo VI, 25121 Brescia #ItalyTravel #EuropeanTravel #OverseasTravel

Magnifica Doumo Vecchio di Brescia

A wonderful Cathedral in Brescia as it was the old catholic church in the city.

amazing architectural design

Not that kind of beliver, but astonished when looking at this marvelous architectural design for the Cathedral Duomo Vecchio di Brescia.