Porta Milano Travel Guide
Brescia
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Popular places to visit
Mille Miglia Museum
Housed inside a monastic complex on the outskirts of Brescia, this automobile-themed museum chronicles the story of the historic Mille Miglia road race.
Piazza della Loggia
Two starkly different themes have earned this beautiful old square its fame: superb Venetian architecture and a horrific terrorist attack in the 1970s.
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.
Top hotels in Porta Milano
AC Hotel Brescia by Marriott
Breakfast choices could be better. Away from city center.
Reviewed on 15 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
QC Grand Hotel Villa Arzaga Garda Spa & Golf
clean room, staff very responsive
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Novotel Brescia 2
Room was spotless, modern and super quiet. Bed was really comfortable and decent pillows ( unlike the pancakes you get elsewhere) shower was powerful and nice and hot water - all round the hotel was clean and stylish
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Hotel Vittoria
Yes. Yes. We found everyone in this hotel go beyond regular service. It felt like our sanctuary. We loved it!
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Porta Milano
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.
Sant'Eustacchio
Travellers like the parks in Sant'Eustacchio, and Rock Engravings National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Don Bosco
While Don Bosco may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Teatro Grande and Freccia Rossa.
Brescia Antica
You'll enjoy the archaeological sites and museums in Brescia Antica. You might want to make time for a stop at Palazzo Martinengo or Roman Forum.
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.
