Brescia Antica Travel Guide
Brescia
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Popular places to visit
Brescia Castle
You can learn about the history of Brescia when you stop by Brescia Castle. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.
Piazza del Duomo
You can learn about the history of Brescia with a trip to Piazza del Duomo. Make time to visit the monuments and cathedral while you're in the area.
Palazzo Martinengo
You can study the exhibits at Palazzo Martinengo, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Brescia. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
Santa Giulia Museum
You can study the exhibits at Santa Giulia Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Brescia. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
Roman Forum
Learn about the local history of Brescia when you take a trip to Roman Forum. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.
Teatro Grande
Enjoy a show at Teatro Grande, a popular theatre in Brescia. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
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 31 Mar 2026
Hotel Sirmione Terme
We loved the whole vibe of Hotel Sirmione Terme. It was in an excellent spot, just inside the castle area but not in the middle of the really busy streets. The staff were excellent, apart from one elderly waiter on the special music night who was very rude, brought us the wrong water ( sparkling ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hotel Flaminia
Hotel has on its website they have air conditioning however it’s misleading since it’s only seasonal. Room was very hot and they don’t encourage you to open the windows because of insects flying in.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 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 27 Apr 2026
Novotel Brescia 2
Wonderful stay. Clean, comfortable room, nice bedding, wonderful staff. The only thing I would have is a proper fridge in the room. There is one but it is set up for the mini bar. The air conditioning was not working while I was there in April. It was rather hot in my room but I could open the window. ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 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 6 Apr 2026
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
You'll appreciate the historical sites during your time in Crocifissa di Rosa and you might want to plan a stop by Brescia Castle and Santa Giulia Museum while you're in the area.
Porta Venezia
Porta Venezia is well liked for its historical 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
Travellers 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.
