Brescia Antica
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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.
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.
Things to do
Museo Diocesano di Brescia: Entrance ticket
Brescia: day trip to Botticino with wine tasting at Noventa
Brescia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local
Brescia Hidden Legends: Self-Guided Puzzle Quest
Polpenazze: Winery Tour with 4 Valtenesi Rosè Wines and Food
Half-Day Food and Wine Experience in Franciacorta
Brescia Antica Hotel Deals
Centro Paolo VI
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Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025
B&B Hotel Brescia
We loved the staff at the front desk and especially the lead lady in the breakfast room. The room was clean, updated, and the bed was very comfortable. The location was a short walk to the duomo and central piazza.
Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025
Hotel Sirmione Terme
Hotel was nice and it is in a beautiful area. Very easily walkable to all the sights and nice restaurants and the available warm outdoor pool was a great way to relax in the evening
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025
Grand Hotel Terme Sirmione
Breakfast is very good with a lot of choices. Great location. But the room is very small.
Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025
Hotel Flaminia
Hotel Flaminia was ideally located on the lakeside next to all the main attractions in Sirmione. Only two minutes walk to the ferry and castello and five to Terme di Sirmione (unmissable in my opinion). Hotel staff were very accommodating and friendly and the buffet breakfast was excellent. We would ...
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025
Hotel Porto Azzurro
Andreas was exceptionally helpful and friendly. He was very welcoming and was able to answer any queries we had.
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025
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.
