Brescia Antica Travel Guide
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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.

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.

Palazzo Martinengo
View a virtual reconstruction of an ancient Roman forum and browse temporary art exhibits in the collections contained within this 17th-century palace.

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.

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.
Top hotels in Brescia Antica

Centro Paolo VI
"Really nice , historic hotel near everything in Brescia. Marco and Rando were perfect and took care of us!"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026

Hotel Sirmione Terme
"Perfect position to explore Sirmione and close to the ferry jetty to get around Lake Garda"
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026

Hotel Casa Scaligeri
"Excellent"
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026

Hotel Porto Azzurro
"Very friendly staff, helpful with restaurant suggestions and also parking for visiting the Castle. Very comfortable bed and great location."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026

Hotel Riviera

Hotel Tre Vele
"Pleasant stay at The Hotel Tre Vele which has a beautiful setting, right on the lake shore. Not the easiest to get to and from, a car is recommended, as the buses are erratic and taxis expensive. We arrived in the middle of a thunderstorm and were truly soaked. A warmer welcome would have been appreciated. ..."
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Brescia Antica

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.

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 Santuario Santa Maria delle Grazie and Piazza della Loggia.

Lamarmora
While you're strolling through Lamarmora, you may want to check out the restaurants and gardens. If you want to see more of the area, hop on the metro at Lamarmora Station or Bresciadue Station.

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.






