Porta Venezia Travel Guide
Brescia
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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 Porta Venezia
Hotel Sirmione Terme
"Room Air Conditioner unable to cool room cooler than 76 F."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Hotel Porto Azzurro
"Great hotel with breakfast included, nice environment and other restaurants nearby. Walking distance to Sirmioni town very chic place full of restaurants and shops, beautiful streets for anytime strolls. Highly recommended."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Hotel Riviera
"I wish I could give this hotel 6 stars. We had an excellent stay. Great facilities including an extremely comfortable bed. Close to main tourist area, bars and restaurants and very central."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Hotel Casa Scaligeri
"Awesome hotel and staff! We will return to stay more days!"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Centro Paolo VI
"It's a great place in the heart of the city"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Grand Hotel Fasano
"Service was fantastic. Rooms were wonderful. Beautiful views. I would most certainly go back!!!"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Where to stay in Porta Venezia
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.
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.
Porta Milano
Travellers enjoy Porta Milano for its restaurants and shopping. Consider checking out Freccia Rossa while you're in the area.
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.
