Location: Brescia
Top Things to do in Brescia
Top 10 Things to do in Brescia, Italy
Set between Milan and Verona at the foot of the Alps, Brescia is the second-largest city in Italy’s northern Lombardy region, with just under 200,000 people. The city’s rich history dates back to pre-Roman times, when it was a Gallic capital. Among the many great local sights are the 11th-century Duomo Vecchio (Old Cathedral, also called La Rotonda), unique for its circular shape, the 17th-century Duomo Nuovo (New Cathedral) next door, and the first-century Roman ruins at Tempio Capitolino.
Restaurants in Brescia
1. Brescia Underground
Overall Ratings
5 based on 522 reviews
Are you curious? Are you interested in everything that normally can not be seen? The Brescia Underground Association offers fascinating guided tours deep in the belly of the city, the rediscovery of ancient rivers, historical culverts and irrigation ditches now submerged beneath our feet. An unusual "journey" that's not only educational and cultural, but also full of incredible surprises our past reveals to our eyes.
Reviewed By chatvani - Bratislava, Slovakia
I am writing this rewiew only because there was no one written in english.I want to go there on friday,so I called the number on their website.An Italian good speaking english explain me the place where to go ( not the adress from the website)and all about it,but the most importantly was,That they do this tours only on weekends.
2. Museo di Santa Giulia
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4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By 545medva - Budapest, Hungary
One of the best museum complex what you can visit for history. Pre-hisctoric items to the 19th century on 14.000 sq meter. Beutiful churches, statzes, paintings, mosaics, whatever you can think. Built the first part already in 753 AD, is one of the major attractions of North-Italy.
3. Duomo Vecchio di Brescia
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4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Lynne A - Kansas City, Missouri
We enjoyed the display of Nativity Scenes during our visit..this was built around the 11th Century and was built over old Roman ground which mosaics were discovered during its most recent restoration. The New Duomo was erected during the 18th Centrury, adjacent to the Duomo Vecchio, creating a beautiful contrast of architecture in the ancient Piazza Del Duomo.
4. Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi
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4.5 based on 102 reviews
5. Tempio Capitolino e Piazza del Foro
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4.5 based on 654 reviews
6. Brescia Castle
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4.5 based on 1 reviews
7. Chiesa di Santa Maria della Carita
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4.5 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By Ulrike M - Aichwald
. This church is on your way to the wonderful Museum in the former convent. Don't miss it, it's worth a visit ! There are helpful ladies in the church during opening hours and they are happy to tell you all about the church. Look for the side-chapels with their treasures!
8. Piazza della Loggia
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4.5 based on 707 reviews
Reviewed By Lynne A - Kansas City, Missouri
Lots of lovely shopping and buildings. It is most beautiful at night in my opinion, as the lights that surround the square illuminate the architecture. There is a sad history of a political bombing in this square in 1974 and the memorial is there to honor those who died. You will also find memorial plaques along the walkways honoring significant world events that resulted in loss of life from terrorism and political unrest. Sadly, the two responsible persons for the Bombing in 1974 were just convicted to life sentences in 2015 by a Court of Appeals in Milan!!
9. Piazza Paolo VI
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4.5 based on 294 reviews
Reviewed By opossumd - Cervo, Italia
Two cathedrals, one next to the other, make the square exceptional. The earlier Cathedral is a proto-Christian round building, whereas the later Renaissance one is a more lavish and imposing construction. Both are suggestive and worth a visit.
10. Azienda Agricola Al Berlinghetto
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By Diana I
For like a year, I decided not to eat meat, I eat only fish. When I went inside and I realized that they have more or less only meat, I was worried. Then I felt the smell and I saw how it looks. I took the meat and I don't regret it. It was truly amazing. I usually don't eat meat because I don't like the taste. This time I was impressed. The staff is very friendly.
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