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TOP 10 REASONS
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Why travel to Brescia: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Brescia
- Brescia has remained a well-kept secret in northern Italy due to a particular geographic feature.
- The proximity of so many "must-see" locations in Brescia's difficulty.
- Tourists frequently ignore Brescia's diverse attractions even though Lake Garda is less than 30 kilometres away and Lake Como, Milan, Verona, and Venice are all conveniently close by.
- Use this opportunity to meet people from the area as you go through the forum along a street that was once a crucial Roman route from Bologna through the Alps.
- Don't forget to visit one of Italy's best historical museums, including a genuine Roman villa.
- The Piazza della Loggia's castle and other structures give away the area's past as part of the Venetian Empire, while Brescia's incredible Renaissance architecture adds the cherry on top.
- Capital: Brescia
- International Airport: Aeropuerto de Brescia (VBS)
- Population: 490,000
- Currency: Euro
- Time: GMT+2
- Driving side: Right
- Main Electricity: 230 V
- Main languages: Lombardy
- Religion: Roman Catholic
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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Brescia
- One of the city's oldest areas is Piazza del Foro, and as you go down the cobblestone path, you can feel the Roman impact.
- One of the most significant specimens of Roman architecture in Northern Italy is the Capitoline Temple, a Roman building and complex.
- The Duomo Nuovo (New Cathedral), which sits directly next to the old Cathedral, offers a striking contrast and is a sumptuous and lavishly decorated religious building.
- Since the 12th century, the Broletto has served as Brescia's old town hall.
- The Piazza della Loggia is one of the most stunning and alluring traditional Italian squares.
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Brescia
- Brescia experiences pleasant summers, bitterly cold winters, and seasonal cloud cover.
- The average annual temperature fluctuates between 30°F and 85°F, rarely falling below 22°F or rising over 92°F.
- From late June to late August is the ideal time to visit Brescia for hot-weather activities.
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Brescia
Civici Musei d'Arte e Storia Santa Giulia
- The Via dei Musei, situated in a former Benedictine monastery and can be reached by passing the Roman Forum ruins, should be your sole stop while in Brescia.
- Roman villas with mosaic flooring may be seen below the convent and are accessible via paths.
- A magnificent two-meter bronze Winged Victory can be found among the historical objects, which also comprise altars and architectural pieces from the first century BC to the fifth century AD.
- The gold and jewellery in the Treasury are best seen in the glittering Cross of Desiderio from the eighth century.
- Brescia's mediaeval and Venetian art and architecture complete the image into the late Gothic and Renaissance eras.
- The lavishly frescoed Nuns' Choir and Lombard and Romanesque cathedrals are not to be missed.
- Rarely can a museum present a thorough and fascinating picture of a city's history spanning two millennia with such a diversity of items that are so beautifully arranged?
Tempio Capitolino
- The temple, which rose from a hillside and was initially accessible by two staircases, must have provided a striking backdrop to the centre of Roman activity.
- Only six ancient Corinthian columns remain today, their original white marble components standing out vividly against the 19th-century brick repair holding them in place.
- The impressive temple, constructed in AD 73 during the reign of Vespasian and dedicated to Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva, still maintains its three cellars (chambers), where you can see the ancient altars and colourful marble floors.
- Hourly excursions start with a multimedia introduction and last 50 minutes (available in English).
Piazza del Foro and Roman Theater
- If you were to stand in this tiny square, you could almost imagine yourself here in the first century AD, when the Romans erected immense, classical structures in their northern city of Brixia.
- This was the bustling forum; there are still enough spectacular ruins to give a feeling of its grandeur.
- Look for the old pavement with storefronts that have been dug at one side of the square if you are on the Decumanus Maximus, a section of the main Roman road today known as Via dei Musei.
- The Teatro Romano from the third century and the remains of the Roman East Gate can be seen next to the reconstructed Capitolium rising above.
- A wall on the nearby Piazza Labus has remnants of the basilica from the first century built into it.
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Brescia Off the Beaten Track
Duomo Nuovo (New Cathedral) and Rotonda
- The new Cathedral, erected in the 17th century with a central dome completed in 1825, stands side by side with the old Cathedral in stark contrast.
- Its predecessor, known as the Rotonda because of its drum-like design, is far more fascinating.
- Look for a carved red marble tomb, wooden choir seats, and stairs going down into the crypt in this enormous 11th- to 12th-century Cathedral.
- The crypt was constructed in the 9th to 11th centuries as a component of the original basilica.
- Search for remnants of Roman stonework that were used to construct it.
Castello
- The castle of Brescia, perched above the old town, is reached through a paved walkway through gardens.
- The castle houses the influential Visconti family and has been defended since the 13th century. Still, during the four centuries that the Venetian Republic ruled Brescia and the surrounding area, the grand entryway, drawbridge, and the castle's imposing outer defences were also built.
- It now contains the Museo del Risorgimento, exhibits about Italy's mid-1800s independence movement, and the Museo delle Armi L. Marzoli (Armament Museum).
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Brescia Culture and Traditions
- Brescia, rich in traditions, art, and history, is home to four of Italy's most picturesque small towns, including Bienno, Monte Isola, Gardone Riviera, and Tremosine Sul Garda.
- The Naquane Park, the first archaeological park in Italy and the first Italian site recognised by UNESCO in 1979, and the Camonica Valley Rock Art.
- Brescia and the city of Bergamo were named the Italian Capital of Culture 2023 due to this veritable treasure trove of exquisite gems.
- Speaking of excellence, Brescia is home to significant events scheduled all year long.
- The Mille Miglia, the most well-known vintage car race that Enzo Ferrari dubbed "the most beautiful race in the world,".
- In addition to enjoying the hospitable environment of more than 40 mountain huts, you may challenge yourself at the snow park or on an ice rink during the winter, go snowshoeing in the beauty of a winter night, and experience 270 km of pistes at several ski resorts.
- Summertime activities include trips, mountaineering, paragliding, and bike and pedestrian pathways like the River Oglio Bike Trail and the Brescian Valleys Greenway.
- Along the Giro d'Italia's renowned Alpine stages, bike enthusiasts compete against one another.
- Summer in Brescia is primarily associated with lakes, where you may engage in thrilling activities or take in the splendour of the ancient coastal villages.
- Take a boat from Lake Iseo to the largest lake island in Europe, Monte Isola, which is entirely car-free.
- Visit Vittoriale degli Italiani, the home-museum built by poet Gabriele d'Annunzio, at Gardone Riviera on Lake Garda before having an aperitif by the lake.
- The magnificent Rocca d'Anfo, a Napoleonic castle overhanging the waters on Lake Idro, will enchant you.
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Brescia: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
Casoncelli bresciani
#Food
- A typical Italian-packed pasta dish from Brescia is called casoncelli Bresciani.
- The flavour of the filling is often made up of grated stale bread, and cheese like Grana Padano or Bagass is enhanced by the pasta's fragile crust, dating back to the 15th century.
- However, the filling frequently differs from one home or restaurant to another. Like creating ravioli, preparing casoncelli involves folding thin pasta sheets over the filling and pressing at the edges.
- Several variations of the pasta exist; in Camonica Valley, the filling is made of meat or vegetables; in Longhena, the filling is made of spinach or Swiss chard.
Bagless
#Food
- The distinctive cheese known as Bagoss is made in Bagolino, a tiny village in Italy.
- It is created from the milk of Bruna Alpina cows, and saffron is added to the cheese when the curd breaks, giving it the distinctive straw colour of yellow.
- The minimum age of the cheese is twelve months, although it can age for up to three years.
- The fragrances are evocative of recently cut grass, and the peel is silky.
- Savory, mildly spicy, and pungent describe the flavour.
- To completely feel and appreciate the hints of chestnuts and walnuts, bagoss should always be drunk at room temperature.
Franciacorta
#Food
- Like Champagne and Cava, Franciacorta is produced using the metodo classic and is often recognised as the greatest sparkling wine in Italy.
- It comes in non-vintage, millesimato or vintage, and riserva varieties and is produced using a standard combination of Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, and Pinot Nero.
- In addition to the regular white wine, Franciacorta also produces Satèn, a Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco-only wine, and Rosé, a wine with at least a 25% Pinot Nero basis.
- Depending on the style, this delicate wine with hints of white fruits, flowers, and peaches is an excellent match for various foods, from pasta and seafood meals to cheese and charcuterie to mouthwatering Lombard desserts like bossolà and sbrisolona.
Franciacorta Outlet Village
#Fashion
- The Franciacorta Outlet Village is a proper shopping village with over 160 fashion boutiques offering prominent brands of apparel, furniture, lifestyle products, and much more.
- You may shop there in complete peace amidst streets and squares.
- Every year, it draws many fashion fans from outside and local Lombardy who come here to spend a day shopping!
- The Franciacorta Outlet Village is an authentic shopping village with over 160 fashion boutiques offering prominent brands of apparel, furniture, lifestyle products, and much more.
- You may shop there in complete peace amidst streets and squares. Every year, it draws many fashion fans from outside and local Lombardy who come here to spend a day shopping!
- Discounts range from 30% to 70% to % here. The Outlet Village in Rodengo Saiano is a location to mix shopping with the exploration of the flavours of the remarkable area of Brescia, known for outstanding wine and good food, thanks to the existence of a food and wine concept store inside the centre.
Gardaland
#Fun
- Castelnuovo del Garda is home to Gardaland. It is conveniently accessible from the Peschiera del Garda train station, where a free shuttle is available.
- The A4 and A22 freeways are also not far from the park.
- The park entrance is just a short stroll away after you pass through a beautiful tunnel and is equipped with sizable parking areas for automobiles, motorcycles, campers, and buses.
- The exhibits in the area in front of the entrance offer a taste of the excitement and thrills in store for you inside.
- You could buy tickets at the box office if you didn't buy them online. A combination ticket for Gardaland Park and Gardaland Sea Life Aquarium is one of the choices.
- With your ticket, you are prepared to be enchanted by this location's charm.
- Enjoy your favourite attractions is all that's left to do!
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Brescia: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- The largest and most ecologically significant wetland in the province of Brescia is the "Torbiere del Sebino" Nature Reserve, a Lombardy Region Reserve situated on the south bank of Lake Iseo.
- Its 360 hectares are mostly made up of reed beds and ponds flanked by farmed fields, roads, and homes.
- The Reserve is a protected area; thus, it is forbidden to disturb the wildlife or harm the plants.
- Additionally prohibited are bringing animals into the area, leaving rubbish, and veering off the paths.
- Visitors can start in either direction on the nine km-long, fully illustrated Reserve tour, marked by the "Northern Route" signs and "Southern Route."
- The Reserve is only accessible on foot from sunrise to sunset every day of the year, including holidays. Bicycles can only access the Brescia-Paratico cycleway's southern section.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Brescia Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- The Franciacorta Summer Festival on the Road is held in Franciacorta every year from May through September.
- Four months of activities in the cutest nooks of this enchanted region, including food and wine experiences, sports, nature, and art.
- Four months of events are planned as part of the festival, including tastings, exhibitions, tours, and concerts in some of the most prominent and fascinating wineries, sporting events, picnics, and outdoor activities.
- The crimson threads are the region's delectable culinary heritage and the intoxicating flavour of the local wine.
- This well-known event kicks out with a day devoted to Franciacorta Rosé, a variety of wine that is gaining popularity and will be the centrepiece of various "rosy" events.
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