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.
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.
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.
Teatro Grande
Experience the grandeur of this 18th-century treasure where ballet and theater productions have been hosted within its sumptuous Sala Grande since Napoleonic times.
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.
Top hotels in Brescia Antica
Centro Paolo VI
The room was quite spacious and nice. Really enjoyrd our stay
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hotel Sirmione Terme
Excellent hotel, the location is central to restaurants & transport for lake cruise or drive to other parts of Lake Garda. The thermal pool & other activities are first class. Recommended hotel.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hotel Master
Room was clean and the staff were very courteous.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Hotel Igea
Alles war zufriedenstellend, es hat jedoch ein wenig gerochen :)
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Hotel Flaminia
Great facilities in the main-particularly waterside bar and rest.Location superb,We stayed for 4 days.Rooms small but comfortable and adequate-lakeview would have been better.Situated in the heart of the old town so location superb
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Grand Hotel Terme Sirmione
Absolutely beautiful hotel with spectacular views of the castle and lake. The staff were exceptional, the level of cleanliness and attention to detail unmatched. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
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 Santuario Santa Maria delle Grazie and Piazza della Loggia.
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 Roman Brescia. Jump on the metro at Volta Station to see more of the city.
